Leadership - Leadership Styles

What is a leadership style?

A leader’s approach to providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people.

What are the basic leadership styles?

Autocratic, Democratic, Transformational, Laissez-faire

What is the autocratic style?

Authoritarian, directing

Autocratic style advantages

Fast decisions, motivational, low subordinate stress

Autocratic style disadvantages

Subordinate resentment, paralyzed without leader

What is the democratic style?

Participative, coaching

Democratic style advantages

Less pressure on leader, more engagement and satisfaction, more productivity

Democratic style disadvantages

Slowe decision-making, harder to implement, requires experience team members+

What is the transformational style?

Supportive

Transformational style advantages

Balances short-term and long-term goals, builds trust and confidence with followers

Transformational style disadvantages

Slow start up, can fall short on details

What is the laissez-faire style?

Hands-off, allow to do, delegating

Laissez-faire advantages

Personal responsibility, fast problem-solving, higher retention

Laissez-faire disadvantages

Lack of accountability, missed deadlines, experienced personnel required