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Leadership styles
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Look at the characteristics below and identify those you consider to be most like you. You may wish to discuss your default approach with your coach.
Style Modus operandi Phrase
Underlying competencies What the style works best Overall impact
Affiliative Creates harmony and builds emotional bonds People come first Empathy, building relationships, communication
Motivating people in stressful circumstances, healing rifts
Authoritative Mobilises people towards a vision Come with me Self-confidence, empathy, change catalyst When change is required, a new vision or clear direction is needed
Positive
Mostly strongly positive
Coaching Develops people for the future Try this Developing others, empathy, self-awareness Improve performance, develop long term strengths Positive
Coercive Demands immediate compliance Do what I tell you Drive to achieve, initiative, Self-control In a crisis, to kick start a turnaround with employees Negative
Democratic Forges consensus through participation What do you think Collaboration, team leadership, communication To build ‘buy-in’ or consensus, to get input from all employees
Pace setting Sets high standards for performance Do as I do now Conscientiousness, drive to achieve, initiative Quick results from a highly motivated and competent team
