2. Leadership
โ Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to
influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.
โ Leadership involves making sound -- and sometimes difficult -- decisions,
creating and articulating a clear vision, establishing achievable goals and
providing followers with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve those
goals.
5. Autocratic leadership style
โ Autocratic leadership style is a strong one-dimensional leadership style that
gives full power or authority to the leader/boss/manager.
โ In this style, the leader makes all the decisions without any consultation with
subordinates or team members.
โ He makes all the crucial calls which are then communicated to team members
and they are expected to work on the instructions immediately
6. Democratic leadership style
โ The democratic leadership style is more participative in nature where the
leader involves team members while making critical decisions.
โ It works well for an organization where team members are highly skilled and
experienced.
7. Coaching leadership style
โ Coaching leadership style is one of the most effective leadership styles that
doesnโt lead directly but indirectly.
โ In this leadership style, leaders are more like coaches or teachers which
involves coaching or supervising team members.
8. Strategic leadership style
โ According to Wikipedia, โStrategic leadership is the ability to influence
others to voluntarily make decisions that enhance the prospects for the
organizationโs long-term success.โ
โ In simple words, it refers to the leaderโs potential or capability to express a
strategic vision for the organization and to persuade them to pursue that
vision with the help of right strategies and tools.
9. Transformational leadership
style
โ Often considered as one of the most desirable leadership styles, it is all about
creating a thriving work culture through effective communication in team.
โ However, it demands a certain level of strategic vision and intellectual
stimulation to initiate change in oneself and others in an organization.
10. Laissez-faire leadership style
โ The literal meaning of the French word laissez-faire is โlet them doโ which can
be translated as โlet it beโ in English.
โ In such a leadership style, leaders delegate the responsibility to team
members and let them work on their own with minimum or no interference.
11. Charismatic leadership style
โ Leaders applying charismatic leadership style are the ones who
automatically or rather smartly attracts a plethora of people with their charm
and charisma.
โ They are self-motivated, passionate, and confident. Leadership style like this
can be used to build a powerful standing in the marketplace and gain a huge
fan-following using their strong self-image.
