Leadership Styles

• Autocratic Leadership


  The leader makes decisions unilaterally, without much input from group members
• Autocratic Leadership


  • High level of control over all decisions
  • Little to no consultation with employees
  • Clear, direct orders are given
• Democratic Leadership


  The leader involves employees in the decision-making process
• Democratic Leadership


  • Group members are encouraged to share ideas and opinions
  • Decisions are made collectively
  • Leaders guide the process but do not dictate
• Laissez-Faire Leadership


  The leader provides little direction and allows group members to make decisions
• Laissez-Faire Leadership


  • High degree of autonomy for employees
  • Leader offers support when needed but does not interfere
• Transformational Leadership


  The leader inspires and motivates employees to exceed their own interests for the sake of the organization
• Transformational Leadership


  • Focus on vision and change
  • Encourages innovation and creativity
  • Acts as a role model and mentor
• Transactional Leadership


  The leader focuses on supervision, organization, and performance; rewards and punishments are used to motivate employees
• Transactional Leadership


  • Clear structure and expectations
  • Performance-based rewards and penalties