Leadership styles

Disciplines > Leadership > Styles

There are a number of different approaches, or 'styles' to leadership and management that are based on different assumptions and theories. The style that individuals use will be based on a combination of their beliefs, values and preferences, as well as the organizational culture and norms which will encourage some styles and discourage others.

• Charismatic Leadership
• Participative Leadership
• Situational Leadership
• Transactional Leadership
• Transformational Leadership
• The Quiet Leader
• Servant Leadership

Additional research

• The Managerial Grid: Blake and Mouton's people-task balance.
• Lewin's leadership styles: Three original styles.
• Likert's leadership styles: from autocratic to participative.
• Six Emotional Leadership Styles: from 'Mr. Emotional Intelligence', Daniel Goleman and friends.
• Post-hoc Management: A poor, but common style.

See also

Beliefs, Culture, Preferences, Values