Leadership Styles
A few different forms of Leadership and how to recognize them
What is a leader?
From Webster’s Dictionary:A leader is a first or principal performer of a group. Somebody who has a commanding authority or influence for whoever they represent, whether it be a party, or a team, or even a country
Leadership is a mix of knowledge, values, skills, and behaviors.
Some Characteristics of a Leader
Future-Focused
Always looking for Improvement
Pushes Boundaries
Does what is Needed
Passes on Leadership
Examples of Leaders
Winston ChurchillCourageous leader in Europe for World War II
Nelson MandelaBecame first black South African leader
King Richard IIIMade English official language of England
Billy LevereHelped modernize the Fraternity
Styles of Leadership
Directing/TellingEffective when members are unwilling and unable
Provides guidance and structure for the group
Directs group members on who, what, when, and where to do tasks
Feeling or relationships with the group are not explored much
Styles of Leadership
Coaching/Selling LeaderEffective when members are willing but unable
Group is a little more responsible and willing
Assists group in tasks they are inexperienced in
Provides plenty of encouragement and inspiration
Always motivating the group
Styles of Leadership
Participating/Supportive LeaderEffective when members are unwilling but able
Make decisions with members
Carry out tasks together
More emphasis on relationships and feelings with members
Members feel important because of moral support and encouragement
Styles of Leadership
Delegating/Trusting LeaderEffective when members are able and willing
Delegates tasks for members to do
Trusts the group to carry out tasks
Observes from distance
How to Choose Leadership Style
No leadership style is appropriate for every situation
Know your preferred style and how others perceive you
Practice switching from different styles
Know your groupAbilities
Knowledge
Willingness
In Summary
If this topic interests you, spend some more time researching on the internet – there are tons of resources
Knowing yourself and capabilities as well as those of the people you may lead is critical
Lastly, do not be afraid to admit you were wrong – leaders can admit when they messed up and keep going.
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