DOH - Types of Leadership

Transactional Leadership

Like a bank transaction; I give you this, and you do this in return

Transformational Leadership

Seek to change the business or groups in which they lead by inspiring their employees to improve

Servant Leadership

Put the needs of others before their own

Democratic Leadership

Run groups and projects like a democracy

Autocratic Leadership

Lead as a dictator; “my way is the highway” approach

Bureaucratic Leadership

There’s a prescribed set of boxes to check in order to be a true leader

Laissez-faire Leadership

hands-off approach, just provide necessary tools and resources

Charismatic Leadership

use eloquent communication and persuasion to unite a team around a cause instead of strict instructions

Coaching Leadership

Leader acts like coach and offers guidance and mentorship instead of firm directions and reprimands

Situational Leadership

highly flexible and adapt their approach to the specific circumstances they’re in