{"id":9310,"date":"2020-08-13T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/?p=9310"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:26:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:26:33","slug":"5-leadership-styles-for-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/future-of-work\/5-leadership-styles-for-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Leadership Styles for the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9310\" class=\"elementor elementor-9310\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ddd4098 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ddd4098\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a5e59ba\" data-id=\"5a5e59ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51255601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51255601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>WHAT DETERMINES THE\u00a0<\/strong>success or failure of a company often comes down to the effectiveness of its leadership. Yet every leader leverages their own leadership style to try to achieve the best results. Review the list below to see some of the most common types of leadership, and learn how you can apply each of the following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/articles\/online-personality-tests-to-take-now\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">leadership styles<\/a>\u00a0in management at work.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Authoritative leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Coaching leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Engaged leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Observant leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbffdbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbffdbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h3>Authoritative Leadership<\/h3><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5cd128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5cd128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you think of a typical leader, you may be picturing a traditional authoritative leader. An authoritative leader has total control and power over the team, and serves as the sole decision-maker. This is often also referred to as &#8220;top-down leadership&#8221; or &#8220;command and control leadership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In the office, authoritative leaders decide what steps and processes should occur and assign them to their subordinates, who complete the tasks without offering input or questioning the leader&#8217;s methods.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While authoritative leaders may have productive teams that benefit from clear instructions, quick decision-making and not needing to worry about coming up with improvements, many companies consider this type of top-down leadership to be &#8220;old school.&#8221; A problem with this leadership style is that it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/articles\/signs-its-time-to-find-a-new-job\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">fails to harness the best ideas<\/a>\u00a0of the group as a whole, which can limit innovation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392c000 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"392c000\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h3>Coaching Leadership<\/h3><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d8d2b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d8d2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The coaching leadership style is a lot like it sounds. As with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/best-jobs\/sports-coach\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">sports coach<\/a>, leaders who favor this type of management approach work to encourage and support each team member&#8217;s strengths so that employees can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/articles\/how-to-improve-your-career-development\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">develop to their full potential<\/a>. Also as on sports teams \u2013 where the final result depends not just on individual results but on teamwork \u2013 a coaching leader seeks ways to improve the entire team&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To make the most of the coaching leadership style at work rather than the playing field, you can channel your energies toward encouraging different employees to develop\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/articles\/10-free-online-certification-courses-to-advance-your-career\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">complementary skill sets<\/a>. A focus on communication is also an important part of this leadership approach, as coaching people involves guiding them and offering constructive feedback to help them improve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When it&#8217;s done right, a coaching leader can create a strong, loyal group of employees who work well together. In order for coaching leadership to produce results, though, the leader must be an effective teacher and have the ability to see how each individual&#8217;s assets can benefit the group as a whole.[\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd61258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd61258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Collaborative Leadership<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef65db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef65db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The style of a collaborative leader is the opposite of a traditional top-down leadership approach. While authoritative leadership relies on a corporate hierarchy headed by one authority at the top of the ladder, collaborative leaders believe that the best problem-solving is accomplished by a team.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many leaders who apply this style at work rely on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/articles\/must-have-communication-skills-for-your-resume\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">information sharing and brainstorming techniques<\/a>\u00a0to elicit ideas from team members. Collaborative leaders are also more transparent about decision-making. Their goal is to ensure that everyone not only has a seat at the table, but a voice that&#8217;s heard and encouraged in the meeting.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Benefits of collaborative leadership include the potential for greater innovation, as well as higher engagement and motivation from employees since their opinions are valued. A possible disadvantage of collaborative leadership is that teams may get bogged down if so much emphasis is placed on building consensus that it hampers a leader&#8217;s decision-making ability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f475f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8f475f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h3>Engaged Leadership<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ba6869 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ba6869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Engaged leaders prioritize connecting with their employees to understand what&#8217;s important to each individual on their team.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A manager who uses the engaged leadership style at work may prioritize recognition for team members to show them that they are valued. When a leader cares about engagement, another common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/algorithms-are-replacing-leadership-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategy <\/a>is to ask people questions \u2013 both about work and their interests outside of the professional arena \u2013 and listen closely to what they say.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Engaged leaders often create engaged employees, since people feel heard and valued by managers who practice this style of leadership. One possible disadvantage is that if the line between a boss and a friend becomes blurred, it may make it more difficult for an engaged leader to tow the line when it comes to making difficult decisions as a manager<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f6a2a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f6a2a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Observant Leadership<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12db892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12db892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leaders who have a high level of emotional intelligence may make strong, observant leaders. This leadership style requires a manager to look beyond the surface level to become aware of underlying patterns.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At work, this may mean being able to notice someone&#8217;s actual potential even if their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/articles\/how-to-communicate-effectively-when-working-with-a-remote-team\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">skills<\/a>\u00a0aren&#8217;t fully developed yet. This also involves understanding how someone is feeling based on watching their body language rather than only hearing their words.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Observant leaders can help others recognize their own latent talents and strengths and can foster strong relationships with their employees by understanding others.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What determines the success or failure of a company often comes down to the effectiveness of its leadership. 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