3 Common Leadership Styles—and When to Use Them
| Being a great leader means recognizing that different circumstances call for different leadership styles. Here are three common ones and when to deploy them. Coercive leadership, which entails demanding immediate compliance. This is the least-effective style in most situations. But in certain crises where decisive action and a clear chain of command are needed, this command-and-control leadership style may be necessary. Authoritative leadership, which is about mobilizing people toward a vision. This involves motivating your team members by connecting their work to a larger organizational strategy. This leadership style is beneficial in lots of situations, and it’s particularly useful during times of change or uncertainty. Pacesetting leadership, which involves expecting excellence and self-direction. Although this style should be used sparingly, it can work in certain circumstances where your employees are highly motivated and exceedingly competent, or when perfection is totally necessary. |
| This tip is adapted from “6 Common Leadership Styles—and How to Decide Which to Use When,” by Rebecca Knight |
