{"id":9720,"date":"2023-10-12T14:13:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T14:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=9720"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:38:08","slug":"leadership-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/leadership-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Leadership Styles Explained: Learn How to Find Yours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to Zippia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/leadership-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leadership statistics<\/a>, leadership development is something that US businesses take quite seriously \u2014 judging by the <strong>$166 billion they spend on it every year<\/strong>. Comparatively, businesses in other parts of the world spend around $200 billion <em>collectively<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having good, reliable, and effective leaders is what makes or breaks a company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, have you ever wondered what different types of &#8220;good, reliable, and effective&#8221; leaders there are?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or <strong>how different approaches to leadership can change the trajectory of a team<\/strong> (and the whole company)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have, then you\u2019ll be happy to hear we have answers for you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The most common types of leadership styles<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Their main characteristics<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The pros and cons of each style<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best ways to <strong>pick the right leadership style for you<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover.png\" alt=\"Types of leadership styles - cover\" class=\"wp-image-9722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Types-of-leadership-styles-cover-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>There are 12 most common leadership styles \u2014 strategic, transformational, transactional, collaborative, visionary, pacesetting, servant, coaching, laissez-faire, participative, emergent, and situational \u2014 each influencing the behavior of the leader in a unique way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective leaders are aware of their leadership style as well as its strengths and weaknesses. They know when to hold true to the methods their style suggests and when to pivot from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every leadership style should be employed with the hope of empowering the leader\u2019s team to do the best they can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not every style will be a good fit for every team, but newly appointed leaders will probably benefit from employing transformative, transactional, servant, or situational style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the best leadership style depends on the leader being aware of their own capabilities, their employee\u2019s needs, and the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free team communication app<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-right \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-leadership-style\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a leadership style?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A leadership style includes <strong>characteristics, behaviors, and methods<\/strong> leaders display or employ when <strong>managing, directing, and inspiring<\/strong> their teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A leadership style determines how a certain leader:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communicates vision<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provides direction<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makes decisions<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delegates tasks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sets goals<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentors employees<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultivates a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/positive-work-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>positive work environment<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting the right leadership style is vital because, according to the research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/272011654_The_impact_of_leadership_styles_on_organizational_culture_and_firm_effectiveness_An_empirical_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The impact of leadership styles on organizational culture and firm effectiveness<\/em><\/a>, the leadership style a leader adopts influences not only the workplace culture but also organizational performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, which collected data from 2,662 people working in 311 companies, proved that leadership skills are major contributing factors when it comes to the creation and implementation of cultural norms that ultimately <strong>determine how effective the organizational performance is<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in finding out more about how impactful workplace culture is and why creating a positive culture is a great hurdle for some leaders, then check out this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/cultural-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultural intelligence: Working confidently in cross-cultural environments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, leadership styles are crucial. However, according to the Zippia leadership statistics we mentioned at the beginning, only <strong>10% of people display natural leadership characteristics<\/strong>, while another 20% show managerial qualities that can be honed into leadership skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does that mean only 10\u201330% of people have the potential to be leaders, while the rest of us are doomed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course not. While some people can hone their natural leadership abilities, others can pick which skills to cultivate, essentially picking their own, preferred leadership style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at which leadership styles you have at your disposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-most-common-types-of-leadership-styles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Most common types of leadership styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The way we see leaders changed over the years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What was once an image of a clean-shaven white male in a suit, leading the team of a large private-sector company in Big City, USA, is now a spectrum of images of people of all genders, races, appearances, and backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, not that long ago, we saw leaders as either autocratic \u2014 almost dictator-like \u2014 or charismatic. Today, we realize that there are many types of leaders out there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 12 different types of leadership styles in management that we\u2019ll go over today, and they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transformational leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transactional leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visionary leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborative leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacesetting leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Servant leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaching leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laissez-faire leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participative leadership,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergent leadership, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Situational leadership.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each leadership style has its own set of characteristics and pros and cons. What\u2019s more, each style is most effective in certain situations or only applicable in specific organizational structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll go over all of these details for each style in the following chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-1-strategic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #1: Strategic&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic leadership is the <strong>ability to predict future market moves, conceive plans accordingly, and navigate the organizational and operational efforts<\/strong> that will help you see those plans to fruition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, strategic leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can see the big picture,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are oriented toward the future, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome and embrace change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characteristic of strategic leaders, which sets them apart from all other leaders, is that they can adapt their vision and strategy to the changes they foresee and communicate both properly to their employees \u2014 thanks to their superb <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication skills<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other characteristics of strategic leadership are numerous, as testified by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christinespadafor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christine Spadafor<\/a>, a lecturer in the Strategic Leadership core at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a lecturer\/presenter at Harvard Medical School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Spadafor.jpeg\" alt=\"Christine Spadafor\" class=\"wp-image-9727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Spadafor.jpeg 599w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Spadafor-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Spadafor-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Christine-Spadafor-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThere is a long list of key characteristics of a strategic leader. Here are the highlights:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A strategic leader exhibits adaptability, agility, and resilience in an uncertain business environment.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>They know when and how to pivot as necessary and bring others along.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>They role model the purpose, mission, vision, and core values of the company.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>They foster innovation and are inspirational and motivating, getting the best work from employees.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Strategic leaders execute on achieving strategic goals while at the same time \u2018scanning the horizon\u2019 for new opportunities and threats.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>They create an environment where it\u2019s OK to fail \u2014 and guide others on how to learn from the failures without retribution.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-strategic-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of strategic leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in becoming a strategic leader, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that the biggest pros of this style are that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s highly adaptable to change<\/strong> \u2014 Strategic leaders can easily pivot their strategy when they see changes in the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It cultivates an innovative working environment<\/strong> \u2014 Strategic leaders don\u2019t mind being challenged and are always happy to hear other people\u2019s opinions, which helps cultivate innovative thinking that <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/boost-employee-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boosts employee morale<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It helps set clear objectives<\/strong> \u2014 By nature, strategic leaders are decisive. They have all the skills of an <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/skills-of-effective-communicators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effective communicator<\/a> and can clearly convey the goals they expect their employees to reach as well as techniques and methods that will help them get there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although strategic leadership is a great style to adopt, it\u2019s not without its downfalls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest cons of this style are that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s tough to predict the future<\/strong> \u2014 Since the ability to foresee future changes is a vital part of strategic leadership, this is quite a big downfall.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The focus can be \u201ctoo much\u201d on the future<\/strong> \u2014 Focusing too much on the big picture can make strategic leaders forget about managing and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communicate-expectations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communicating day-to-day expectations<\/a>, goals, and targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Micromanaging is a real possibility<\/strong> \u2014 Seeing their long-term vision come to fruition is the biggest goal every strategic leader has. Sadly, it can lead them to start micromanaging their employees in an effort to reach their goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micromanagement is a behavior where a team leader or manager excessively observes, controls, and meddles in tasks assigned to their team members. Micromanaging is something that can happen to you no matter which style of leadership style you employ but if you want to know how to avoid it, read the following blog:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/stop-micromanaging-your-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to stop micromanaging your remote team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicate your expectations clearly and seamlessly in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-strategic-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from strategic leadership?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a long-term strategy for your company or team is never a bad idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, you\u2019ll probably find strategic leadership the most helpful in the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re looking to break through in a specific market<\/strong> \u2014 Like Bill Gates, who had a long-term plan for the Microsoft company, you\u2019ll need to make strategic decisions to enter a market and manage to get a piece of it for yourself.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If your company needs to pivot in its trajectory<\/strong> \u2014 Netflix\u2019s Co-Founder and CEO, Reed Hastings, managed to foresee that renting out DVDs will soon be exchanged for streaming on personal devices, and he changed the trajectory of Netflix accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re looking to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/customer-stories\/kreativ-alchemy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>streamline communication<\/strong><\/a><strong> and processes in your team to reach specific goals<\/strong> (especially if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/managing-remote-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing remote teams<\/a>) \u2014 Like Isaac Perlmutter, the CEO of Marvel, who changed the way the company operates and saved it from bankruptcy (and later on sold it to Disney for $6 billion).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If strategic leadership sounds like a style that would suit you best, then you should find out more about it \u2014 read our full guide on strategic leadership, where we go over the vital skills, characteristics, and principles of strategic leadership here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/strategic-leadership\/#what-is-strategic-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic leadership: Essential skills, principles, and tips<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-2-transformational\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #2: Transformational&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transformational leadership is a style that <strong>uses motivation to change the way employees behave<\/strong>, thus changing the way organizations work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transformational leaders try to do that by getting employees personally invested in the company\u2019s goals through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Motivation<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspiration, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Involvement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of transformational leadership is to lead by example, which is why involvement is one of the crucial elements. Transformational leaders <strong>present themselves as role models for their employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it\u2019s not enough to just have a vision (although it\u2019s important) \u2014 a transformational leader will also inspire and motivate <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-communication-and-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employees to engage<\/a> to achieve that vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from being role models, transformational leaders tend to inspire by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sparking creative thinking <\/strong>via <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/transparent-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transparent communication<\/a><strong>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Considering each employee on an individual level,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing intellectual stimulation, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensuring <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-recognition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>employee recognition<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, transformational leaders are often not only trusted by their teams but also seen as honest and fair. That\u2019s one of the reasons transformational leadership is so popular.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeromemyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerome Myers<\/a>, a Leadership Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer of The Myers Development Group, there\u2019s another side to that coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg\" alt=\"Jerome Myers\" class=\"wp-image-9728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cTransformational leadership is often championed as one of the most beneficial styles. Leaders who adopt this approach inspire and motivate team members to transcend their own limitations, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and personal growth. However, there&#8217;s a flip side. Over-reliance on this style can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations. If leaders continuously push for transformation without providing the necessary resources or support, it can result in team burnout, disillusionment, and decreased morale. It&#8217;s essential for transformational leaders to balance inspiration with realism and ensure they&#8217;re providing tangible support to their teams.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of transformational leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-transformational-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of transformational leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As testified by Myers, transformational leadership, while beneficial, can become a double-edged sword. But, before we take a look at why that is, let\u2019s see which <strong>benefits of transformational leadership<\/strong> you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s great for enticing change<\/strong> \u2014 Transformational leaders have a knack for envisioning new ideas, coming up with plans on how to implement them, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/effective-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effectively communicating<\/a> those ideas to employees, which makes them a great asset during times of change.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It fosters independence and empowerment in employees<\/strong> \u2014 Because they inspire employees to be personally invested in the success of their team, transformational leaders also make their employees feel valued, capable, and empowered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It improves performance<\/strong> \u2014 Ultimately, transformational leaders inspire creative and innovative thinking, which makes employees more engaged (and engaged employees are <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/200108\/damage-inflicted-poor-managers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17% more productive <\/a>than their non-engaged peers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a deeper look at the<strong> cons of transformational leadership<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>There\u2019s a thin line between vision and delusion<\/strong> \u2014 A visionary can quickly turn into a deluded leader, especially if said leader isn\u2019t prepared to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/smart-goals-for-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set S.M.A.R.T. goals<\/a> or even be realistic about whether the vision can be achieved or not.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It relies heavily on the leader\u2019s presence and inspiration<\/strong> \u2014 Transformational leaders motivate their followers and influence their actions. However, their influence can fade when they aren\u2019t around, which can lead to a drop in productivity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change isn\u2019t always welcome<\/strong> \u2014 Although it\u2019s one of the transformational leader\u2019s main objectives, a complete makeover of a company and its processes won\u2019t always be welcomed with open arms. Transformational leaders can run into more resistance than others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Boost team productivity<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Strengthen teams and simplify work with Pumble \u2014 the all-in-one communication app by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Join now<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-transformational-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from transformational leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transformative leadership is an excellent leadership style for all, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulbramson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Bramson<\/a>, a Keynote Speaker and Leadership, Sales &amp; Communication Expert. However, he states that <strong>emerging leaders could particularly benefit from it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Bramson\" class=\"wp-image-9729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEmerging leaders benefit from incorporating transformational leadership elements into their style because it allows them to be a little more hands-off as they inspire and motivate their team members. This style helps create a sense of purpose and commitment among team members, which can be particularly valuable for emerging leaders who may not have a long history of leadership experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from emerging leaders, transformational leadership is also a great pick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For teams and companies that need to be restructured<\/strong> \u2014 Jeff Bezos, one of the most famous transformational leaders, completely restructured the Amazon company and spread to other markets, while keeping the core of the business intact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For organizations where employee morale is down<\/strong> \u2014 Nelson Mandela pushed for racial reconciliation in South Africa and is globally recognized as one of the best transformational leaders in history. He advocated for kindness in the face of violence and repression and managed to rally millions of people to fight for that shared cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When there\u2019s a need for a culture change<\/strong> \u2014 Although some might not see her as such, Princess Diana was a transformational leader who single-handedly changed the way the public viewed the Royal family. By becoming an advocate for the poor and treating them as equals, she quickly became an inspiration and a role model to many.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about transformational leadership as well as look into whether that\u2019s the right style of leadership for you, head on to this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/transformational-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transformational leadership: Benefits, weaknesses &amp; more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-3-transactional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #3: Transactional&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactional leadership or <strong>bureaucratic leadership<\/strong> is quite structural in nature. It is a managerial style that <strong>relies on order and chain of command to reach specific goals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactional leaders focus on results and are more set on maintaining structure than they are on nurturing out-of-the-box <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactional leadership is often cited to be the complete opposite of transformational leadership \u2014 where transformational leadership is proactive, transactional is <strong>reactive<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characteristics of transactional leadership are that it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prioritizes protocol<\/strong> \u2014 Transactional leaders don\u2019t change existing protocols. What\u2019s more, they rely on them to monitor employee efficiency and will only step in in case an employee steers away from protocol or misses targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focuses on short-term goals<\/strong> \u2014 Rather than focusing on the long-term vision, a transactional leader will put measurable, short-term goals in focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works thanks to a strict reward and punishment system<\/strong> \u2014 Instead of inspiring employees to work for the good of the company (to follow the vision), transactional leaders appeal to employees\u2019 self-serving goals and offer their fulfillment as a reward. Similarly, they also use them as a punishment, in case goals and targets aren\u2019t met.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upholds organizational culture <\/strong>\u2014 The hierarchical organizational structure suits transactional leaders as it allows them to achieve specific outcomes. They measure <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/productive-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team productivity<\/a> by how accurately the team members obey the instructions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foster organizational culture with Pumble <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-transactional-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of transactional leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactional leadership is a style that allows leaders to <strong>clearly track and present measurable results<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, other major benefits of transactional leadership are that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s fair <\/strong>\u2014 The reward and punishment system seems fair, as employees know that they\u2019ll get rewarded if they reach clearly set goals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s easy to understand <\/strong>\u2014 Transactional leaders stick to assigning predefined roles, which means that all employees know their duties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The impact is clearly visible (and measurable)<\/strong> \u2014 Since roles, responsibilities, and tasks are clearly defined, employees are aware of personal as well as team <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/how-to-measure-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration metrics<\/a>, which means they can see the impact their performance has on the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just like the two previous styles, transactional leadership also has some downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Building relationships isn\u2019t in focus<\/strong> \u2014 Transactional leadership tends to have an impersonal approach, which means the individual employee isn\u2019t in the leader\u2019s focus. Transactional leaders don\u2019t build relationships with their employees and rarely use <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/two-way-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two-way communication<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There are no universally motivating rewards<\/strong> \u2014 Transactional leaders use external rewards like monetary compensation or days off. However, not all employees will be equally motivated by the same things \u2013 some might prefer recognition or <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/praise-someone-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional praise<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It discourages creativity<\/strong> \u2014 Clearly defined roles promote understanding but they stifle creativity. Some employees might find themselves doing repetitive tasks with no room for creative expression, which doesn\u2019t reflect well on employee retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-transactional-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from transactional leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to transformational, transactional leadership might sound like a <em>less-than-perfect<\/em> choice. However, like any other style, this one is applicable in specific situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in situations where straying away from protocol can lead to severe outcomes \u2014 for example, <strong>in military or first responder teams<\/strong> \u2014 a transactional leader who trained their employees to follow orders to the very last letter will thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s room for transactional leadership in other circumstances as well. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/seymour-adler-861a8112\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seymour Adler<\/a>, a Partner and Head of Leadership Assessment &amp; Development at Kincentric, states that leaders who are just starting out might find this approach beneficial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Seymour-Adler.jpeg\" alt=\"Seymour Adler\" class=\"wp-image-9730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Seymour-Adler.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Seymour-Adler-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Seymour-Adler-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf I had to choose one style with respect to emerging leaders, I would choose transactional leadership. Emerging leaders need to establish a track record of effectively delivering on commitments. They need to leverage the talents of their team in order to achieve results that gain them visibility and recognition. They have to solve problems quickly and effectively as those problems arise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing measurable results as a newly appointed leader is definitely something you want to achieve, so transactional leadership might be worth your consideration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the downsides of transactional leadership is that it can have a negative effect on employee retention. Employee turnover is a massive problem in today\u2019s job market and one of the ways to battle it is to create a psychologically safe work environment. Read up on it on the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/psychological-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create psychological safety in the workplace?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-4-collaborative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #4: Collaborative&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike transactional leadership, collaborative leadership completely<strong> dismisses the hierarchical organization in favor of bringing all team members \u2014 managers and leaders included \u2014 to work on achieving common goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaborative leaders share both work and control of how that work will be organized by freely sharing information \u2014 thus <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/break-down-team-silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preventing team silos<\/a> from ever seeing the light of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characteristics of collaborative leadership are that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It allows free flow of information<\/strong> \u2014 Aside from employing <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/lateral-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lateral communication<\/a>, collaborative leaders also encourage <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/diagonal-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diagonal communication<\/a> that crosses hierarchical levels and allows every member of the staff to be aware of all important information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Both problem-solving and decision-making are done collaboratively<\/strong> \u2014 Collaborative leaders make decisions with their teams. They encourage all members to contribute solutions and make collective decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsibilities and accountability are shared<\/strong> \u2014 Since decision-making is done by the team, all members also share responsibilities and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/work-from-home-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accountability in the workplace<\/a>. Leaders don\u2019t point fingers when something goes wrong, but they do recognize each member\u2019s achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-collaborative-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of collaborative leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of collaboration<\/a> are numerous, which is why collaborative leadership is so popular. Collaborative leaders spark creativity and innovation in their employees and encourage them to communicate and collaborate by any means available (such as by using <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration software<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other benefits of collaborative leadership include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fair division of labor<\/strong> \u2014 Collaborative leaders understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/teamwork-vs-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">difference between teamwork and collaboration<\/a> and encourage their employees to collaborate on tasks so each employee can play to their strengths. What\u2019s more, this approach ensures shared responsibility, which leads to everyone feeling responsible for the task and thus more motivated to complete it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased employee morale<\/strong> \u2014 Collaborating on a project makes employees more engaged, which leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/employee-engagement-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">higher morale and productivity<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved quality of work<\/strong> \u2014 Since all employees can do what they\u2019re best at or get a team member to help them and collaborate on the task, the quality of work is much higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, although it allows employees to thrive, collaborative leadership also has some cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roles can become ambiguous <\/strong>\u2014 When everyone is working on everything, an employee might find themselves confused about what their exact role is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can spur conflict <\/strong>\u2014 Free communication can backfire and lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/team-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team conflict<\/a> if team members aren\u2019t effective communicators.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ego can get in the way<\/strong> \u2014 Collaborative leaders need to nurture the \u201cwe\u201d mentality in the team. However, sometimes their ego can get the best of them, and they can feel threatened and refuse to relinquish control.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-collaborative-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from collaborative leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike top-down leadership which uses <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/downward-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downward communication<\/a>, collaborative leadership allows a free flow of information. However, that\u2019s not always ideal, which is why collaborative leadership isn\u2019t always applicable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, while teams in industries like technology, education, and healthcare could thrive under collaborative leadership, military teams would quickly find themselves in chaos, should they get a collaborative leader.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>not all leaders can afford to embrace the collaborative style<\/strong> \u2014 as testified by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joshberrygphr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Berry<\/a>, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Econic and Author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry.jpeg\" alt=\"Joshua Berry\" class=\"wp-image-9735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry.jpeg 799w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-768x769.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cDifferent seasons in business and various teams require different approaches. The most successful leaders are adept at adapting to what is needed at any given time. During a crisis or when dealing with an inexperienced team that needs to accomplish tasks quickly, a more directive leadership style may be necessary. Conversely, when less urgency is present, a more collaborative and empowering leadership style might be the most effective choice.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more to collaborative leadership than meets the eye. Although it may seem simple, being able to fully implement all that collaborative leadership has to offer is quite a difficult task. To find out more about that, read our full guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/collaborative-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborative leadership: Creating a team-centric mindset<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Collaborate in real time<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Discuss, share &amp; collaborate with Pumble, a team communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\">Solutions<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-5-visionary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #5: Visionary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visionary leadership is a style of leadership that <strong>relies on the leader creating a specific vision and then inspiring their employees to follow and progress toward it<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s similar to strategic leadership and is considered to be one of the 4 major strategic leadership types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characteristic of visionary leadership is that it fosters team communication and puts team collaboration (especially <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/cross-functional-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cross-functional collaboration<\/a>) into focus. A visionary leader is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enthusiastic and always ready to engage employees<\/strong> \u2014 Visionary leaders tend to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/open-door-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open-door policy<\/a> and are often really enthusiastic about sharing their vision with others. That\u2019s how they manage to inspire others to be equally invested in seeing the vision through.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotionally intelligent and resilient <\/strong>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emotional intelligence<\/a> is one of the most significant characteristics of a visionary leader. They successfully recognize their own and other people\u2019s emotions, which is how they are able to influence them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong communicator <\/strong>\u2014 Communication skills are also a necessary tool in a visionary leader\u2019s arsenal because only through communication will leaders be able to engage their followers and make them more committed to the goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-visionary-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of visionary leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visionary leaders <strong>understand the direction in which a company is supposed to be headed<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, they are ready to do whatever is necessary to change the company\u2019s trajectory so it\u2019s aligned with that desired direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other benefits of visionary leaders are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>They cultivate innovation<\/strong> \u2014 A visionary leader has a clear idea of where the company is going and they are capable of focusing their team\u2019s energy on achieving their vision. Fulfilling the vision is the ultimate goal, which is why visionary leaders nurture innovation and creativity in their teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They aren\u2019t afraid of setbacks<\/strong> \u2014 Temporary setbacks aren\u2019t a problem for visionary leaders, as they are committed to their long-term vision. What\u2019s more, they most probably have a plan or a strategy on how to overcome all obstacles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They are good in a crisis<\/strong> \u2014 Because they plan ahead, visionary leaders are great in a time of crisis, when they have to make decisions quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, visionary leaders aren\u2019t without faults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of the downsides of visionary leadership:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-term focus is a problem<\/strong> \u2014 Because visionary leaders tend to blindly follow their vision, they often lose sight of short-term tasks and objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There isn\u2019t much room for differing opinions <\/strong>\u2014 Visionary leaders tend to be less open to other people\u2019s opinions (if they stray from the vision), which isn\u2019t that great in teams of experts or other <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/types-of-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of teams<\/a> that include opinionated individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High levels of risk <\/strong>\u2014 Ready to do whatever it takes to achieve their vision, visionary leaders can sometimes sacrifice a lot for the \u201cgreater good\u201d (or the vision). This is particularly problematic if the vision is unclear or the team isn\u2019t close to achieving it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-visionary-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from visionary leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to the transformational style, visionary leadership comes in handy when there\u2019s change on the horizon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great pick for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Companies that are facing restructuring, mergers, a shift in protocols, or other big changes, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams with members who are willing to follow someone even in uncertain times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We checked in with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juliemargrettawilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julie Jungalwala, Ed.M.<\/a>, a Leadership Instructor at Harvard, Leadership Coach, Author, and Keynote Speaker. She confirmed that, in specific cases, visionary leadership is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg\" alt=\"Julie Jugalwala\" class=\"wp-image-9736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf an organization is adrift and lacking focus, a visionary style of leadership would be beneficial, as the leader using that style would set a clear direction and goals and start mobilizing people to achieve them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Jungalwala also cautioned leaders that no style is perfect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg\" alt=\"Julie Jugalwala\" class=\"wp-image-9736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIt is important for leaders to know that some styles can have a negative impact on organizational culture while others have a more positive impact on culture (like the visionary or coaching styles).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find out more details about the visionary leadership style, then check out our full guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/visionary-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visionary leadership: Qualities, benefits &amp; tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-6-pacesetting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #6: Pacesetting&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another leadership style where the leader leads by example is pacesetting. However, unlike visionary leadership, the pacesetting style is more <strong>hands-on, as the leader needs to set the pace for the entire team or organization<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacesetting leadership is possibly the most controversial style because it can bring amazing results but also leave teams in disarray.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characteristics of pacesetting leaders are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setting high standards for their employees<\/strong> \u2014 Pacesetting leaders expect not only high performance from each employee but also high quality and speed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearly communicating expectations<\/strong> \u2014 Pacesetting leaders leave no room for ambiguity, which is why they always <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communicate-expectations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage and communicate expectations<\/a> clearly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Showing initiative and leading by example <\/strong>\u2014 Leaders who follow this style are always present and visible. They tend to make themselves available to all employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimal management<\/strong> \u2014 Although available, pacesetting leaders expect people to work with minimal or no intervention from them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-pacesetting-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of pacesetting leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacesetting leadership shows the best results for teams that are working on a time crunch. Why? Because the pacesetting style has major benefits that make it the most effective in those cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved performance<\/strong> \u2014 Because pacesetting leaders expect their employees to work effectively and perform well, they continually motivate them to do just that. Hence, teams under pacesetting leadership usually <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/productive-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perform great and hit their targets<\/a> (at least for a while).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quickly reaching goals<\/strong> \u2014 One of the expectations of a pacesetting leader is that all deadlines will be met, so teams tend to get their tasks done on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allows high-skilled employees to shine<\/strong> \u2014 Highly competent employees have no trouble meeting the high expectations pacesetting leaders have, which is why they often shine in these conditions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, although beneficial, the pacesetting style has some downsides as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It can breed resentment<\/strong> \u2014 Pacesetting leaders expect their employees to perform and, if they feel like the employee isn\u2019t up to the task, they are quick to reassign it. That can lead to a lot of resentment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It lowers trust <\/strong>\u2014 Employees might feel that asking questions about tasks will lead to them getting reassigned, which might cause them to lose confidence in their abilities or trust in their leader.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can stress out employees<\/strong> \u2014 Working under the pressure of constantly having to be at their very best can have negative consequences for the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mental-health-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employees\u2019 mental health<\/a>. This is why pacesetting leadership is best used in short bursts rather than as the only leadership style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-pacesetting-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from pacesetting leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacesetting leadership is result-focused, which is why it will work wonders in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teams that need to finish a task or a project quickly,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams that are full of highly skilled professionals, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams that don\u2019t require a lot of oversight.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this style can also damage team dynamics, especially if used for too long. It can lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/team-collaboration-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breakdown in team collaboration<\/a> because no team can work under the pressure of pacesetting for too long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our expert, Julie Jungalwala, mentioned that the pacesetting style particularly affects organizational dynamics \u2014 which isn\u2019t always a good thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg\" alt=\"Julie Jugalwala\" class=\"wp-image-9736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Julie-Jugalwala-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf I am leading a high-performing team and have a tight deadline, the pacesetting style will be most helpful in that particular context. The pacesetting leadership style is very effective at driving a high-performing team to achieve results amidst time constraints. Still, it is important for leaders to know that some styles (like the pacesetting one) can have a negative impact on organizational culture.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every leader, no matter which leadership style they employ, needs to adjust their communication to be as efficient in their role as possible \u2014 and that\u2019s especially true for a pacesetting leader. To find out everything about different styles of leadership communication, read our full guide here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communication-styles-for-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership communication: Skills, styles, &amp; tips for improvement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicate and collaborate effectively in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-7-servant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #7: Servant&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A servant leader might be a contradictory term, but servant leadership is very much a leadership style that exists (and is often successful). Servant leaders <strong>focus on the well-being of their employees as well as the growth and success of the entire community<\/strong> rather than \u201cbeing on top of the food chain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, servant leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Are great <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/active-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>active listeners<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead by example,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/empathic-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Communicate empathically<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share power.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Servant leadership is a term first coined in 1970 by Robert K. Greenleaf in his essay <em>The Servant as Leader<\/em> and might seem outdated to some. However, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulfalcone1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Falcone<\/a>, HR Advisory Consultant, Executive Coach, and Author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/77268301-the-first-time-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>First Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis<\/em><\/a>, it\u2019s more popular (and needed) today than it ever was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Falcone\" class=\"wp-image-9737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cMillennials and Gen Z want to work for an ethical organization and perform meaningful work for a management team that cares about them personally. Servant leadership is a prism that brings all those elements together on a practical basis, without unnecessary drama. It\u2019s a culture builder that encourages employees\u2019 discretionary effort, creativity\/innovation, agility, accountability, and most important, collaboration. In short, it\u2019s just what\u2019s needed in today\u2019s crisis-driven and disruptive world. Dr. Greenleaf\u2019s \u2018Servant Leader\u2019 paper was published over a half-century ago. Yet, its message is more relevant today than at almost any time in the previous 50 years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-servant-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of servant leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A servant leader is an <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/empathetic-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">empathetic leader<\/a> who puts their employees\u2019 needs first. That\u2019s the leader who will help you with your task, listen about your issues, and even reply to your after-work-hour messages on a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app like Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to that, this style is often seen as less productive than some others. However, it\u2019s not without its benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It creates a supportive environment<\/strong> \u2014 Servant leaders encourage the personal growth of individual team members, which creates a supportive environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It boosts psychological safety <\/strong>\u2014 When the leader is supportive and always ready to help, employees feel safer and more comfortable, which <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/building-trust-in-virtual-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">builds trust in the team<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It encourages proactiveness<\/strong> \u2014 Servant leaders lead by example and create an image of an ethical leader that their employees are eager to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, an empathetic leader isn\u2019t always what an organization needs. What\u2019s more, servant leadership also comes with some other downfalls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It undermines authority<\/strong> \u2014 A servant leader may go too far in putting their employees first and undermine their own authority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It makes it difficult to balance individual and organizational needs<\/strong> \u2014 Putting your employees first can only work as long as you\u2019re still meeting the organizational needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can be demotivational<\/strong> \u2014 Constantly helping employees finish tasks or taking over for them can be demotivational, which can make entire <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/poor-team-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teams perform poorly<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-servant-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from servant leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most famous servant leaders in history were Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Mother Theresa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, you don&#8217;t have to be a servant to the people in order to be a servant leader. Unlike our previous experts who praised transactional and transformational leadership as the go-to styles for emerging leaders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rhondaywilliams1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhonda Y. Williams<\/a>, CEO and Chief Vision Officer at Dream Life Leadership Academy, thinks servant leadership is ideal for leaders who are just starting out \u2014 as long as they don\u2019t adhere to it too rigidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"Rhonda Y Williams\" class=\"wp-image-9738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cFor emerging leaders who are still finding their style, I recommend a blend of servant and participative as a starting point. The blend of the two allows the emerging leader to establish trust by valuing other voices on the team while showing employees they are interested and invested in their growth and development. For emerging leaders, this can be a highly effective combination.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Servant leadership is gaining in popularity so if you want to jump on that bandwagon, you better read up on it. Find out everything about servant leadership in greater detail here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/servant-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Servant leadership: Qualities, characteristics, and examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-8-coaching\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #8: Coaching&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaching leaders rely on <strong>effective communication, personalized guidance, and continuous feedback<\/strong> to help their teams achieve success. They mainly focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Making their employees feel individually valued and guided,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowering every member of the team,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fostering communication and team collaboration, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing clear and constructive feedback<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feedback is a vital part of every employee-manager relationship, no matter which leadership style the manager or leader in question employs. If you struggle with giving or asking for feedback, you\u2019ll find the best tips and tricks in the business by reading these Pumble articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-constructive-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to give constructive feedback when working remotely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-coaching-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of coaching leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaching leadership has plenty of benefits, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Employees feel valued and empowered<\/strong> \u2014 A coaching leader tends to empower their employees to be creative and trust their expertise, which is why they include them in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-decision-making-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decision-making process<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leaders encourage employees to continually learn and grow<\/strong> \u2014 Employees under a coaching leader are encouraged to grow, work on themselves, and pursue all opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced engagement and productivity<\/strong> \u2014 The aforementioned leads to more confident and engaged employees who perform better and are more productive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, at the same time, coaching leadership can sometimes backfire or even take a significant toll on the leader.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cons of coaching leadership are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s time-consuming <\/strong>\u2014 A coaching leader needs to take the time to individually coach each employee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s not always effective<\/strong> \u2014 Not everyone is receptive to coaching, especially people who are <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communicate-with-difficult-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">difficult to communicate with<\/a>, which is why coaching leadership can sometimes backfire.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can lead to burnout<\/strong> \u2014 Because it takes a lot of time and effort, coaching leaders can often experience burnout due to their approach.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-coaching-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from coaching leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our experts, Falcone, states that coaching is the closest style to \u201cselfless leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Falcone\" class=\"wp-image-9737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cCoaching strives to bring out the best in others, to help them grow and develop professionally, and to build their self-confidence \u2014 i.e., akin to selfless leadership.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, coaching leadership is ideal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In teams where members lack self-confidence and motivation, or aren\u2019t engaged,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In companies that need to embrace the growth mindset, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In teams that rely on knowledge transfer for success<\/strong> (e.g. teams where junior members need to learn from seniors).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although coaching leadership requires a lot of time and effort, it might be worth it. Read more about the ins and outs of this type of leadership style here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/coaching-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coaching leadership: Definition, pros &amp; cons, and famous examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Empower team communication<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Strengthen teams and simplify work with Pumble \u2014 the all-in-one communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Join now<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-9-laissez-faire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #9: Laissez-Faire&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laissez-faire leadership tends to have a more hands-off approach to management. It\u2019s <strong>delegative in nature <\/strong>(which is why it\u2019s often called delegative leadership) and it relies on the leader\u2019s ability to not intervene in employees\u2019 daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, a laissez-faire leader:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provides the tools, knowledge, and resources employees need to complete their tasks,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gives constructive feedback (but not in a regular, overbearing manner), <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Takes responsibility for the outcome of the efforts of their team<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Laissez-faire leadership includes being flexible, letting employees make their own decisions, and encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-laissez-faire-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of laissez-faire leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it sounds as if laissez-faire leaders are aloof and uninterested, they are still involved. However, they choose to take advantage of the benefits of this leadership style, such as that it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allows for better prioritization <\/strong>\u2014 When a leader doesn\u2019t have to spend ages on employee development or helping other people with their tasks, they have more time to lead the organization and focus on their own tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages accountability<\/strong> \u2014 Because employees are autonomous, they also feel ownership of their work, which leads to higher accountability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gives employees freedom<\/strong> \u2014 When employees feel as if they have ownership of their work, they tend to be more creative.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though laissez-faire leadership sounds great on paper, in reality, it can prove detrimental to your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you should consider some of its downsides as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>There\u2019s a lack of direction<\/strong> \u2014 A hands-off leader sounds great until you realize there\u2019s no one there to provide direction. That can be especially difficult for new employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication can be compromised<\/strong> \u2014 Having no one to provide direction is a major <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-barriers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication barrier<\/a> that not everyone knows how to overcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can lead to hierarchical confusion<\/strong> \u2014 A hands-off leader might leave plenty of employees not knowing who to turn to for help, which muddles the hierarchical structure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-laissez-faire-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from laissez-faire leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A laissez-faire leader won\u2019t be successful just anywhere. In fact, most teams might find themselves resenting a laissez-faire leader.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, laissez-faire leaders tend to successfully lead teams that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work in creative industries,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have highly independent and skilled team members, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t have time-sensitive tasks<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it might sound like a laissez-faire leadership style won\u2019t make for a productive team, it can still lend a hand from time to time. What\u2019s more, some principles of laissez-faire leadership can probably help young, emerging leaders. To find out what they are, read the article below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/laissez-faire-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laissez-faire leadership: Traits, benefits, &amp; disadvantages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-10-participative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #10: Participative&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the laissez-faire style, participative leadership relies on the <strong>leader being actively involved in day-to-day operations<\/strong>. Participative leadership, also known as democratic leadership, fosters teamwork and collaboration and encourages a fair division of labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participative leadership relies on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Effective communication <\/strong>that ensures every team member is on the same page<strong>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team collaboration or overcoming the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/collaboration-obstacles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>obstacles to collaboration<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by ensuring everyone works both individually and collectively on a specific problem,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active listening, <\/strong>which ensures every team member has a voice and feels heard,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous learning<\/strong> that ensures all team members have the necessary knowledge, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welcoming change <\/strong>by being flexible and agile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-participative-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of participative leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participative leadership can do wonders for teamwork and collaboration. It has plenty of&nbsp; benefits that ensure team members are satisfied and productive, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It enables unity<\/strong> \u2014 Because everyone participates in problem-solving and decision-making, all members of the team feel as if they belong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It increases retention<\/strong> \u2014 When there\u2019s unity in the team, people are less likely to leave it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It improves engagement<\/strong> \u2014 People who feel as if their opinions are valued and necessary are more likely to engage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, participative leadership isn\u2019t always the best option, due to its downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s time-consuming<\/strong> \u2014 To make everyone feel involved, leaders need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/just-checking-in-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check in with all employees<\/a> as well as provide feedback, which is time-consuming.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s not a good fit for large teams<\/strong> \u2014 If the team is large, having everyone participate can quickly lead to chaos.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equal participation isn\u2019t always possible <\/strong>\u2014 In larger teams, there\u2019s not enough time for everyone to participate. What\u2019s more, not everyone has equal knowledge and expertise, so participating <em>equally<\/em> is a tall order.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-participative-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from participative leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participative leadership is a great style to pick if you\u2019re leading a team that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Has highly skilled people as members,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Needs to be more engaged, or<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Has trust issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephbraithwaite\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph Braithwaite Ph.D.<\/a>, Author and Business Design Advisor, participative leadership (or at least some of its elements) might be your best tool when it comes to building trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Braithwaite.jpeg\" alt=\"Joseph Braithwaite\" class=\"wp-image-9742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Braithwaite.jpeg 556w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Braithwaite-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Braithwaite-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Braithwaite-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cImplementing participative leadership with a foundation of transparency fosters trust more effectively than many other styles, and trust serves as a pivotal motivational factor propelling the team forward together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more to participative leadership than just making sure all team members participate in the discussion. To find out all the details, read the following blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/participative-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Participative leadership: Definition, examples, and tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Host productive problem-solving sessions in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-11-emergent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #11: Emergent&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergent leaders are sometimes called natural leaders because they <strong>step up to the challenge of leadership when a situation calls for it.<\/strong> We\u2019ve all probably witnessed (or maybe even been in) a situation where a team member or a peer stepped up in a time of crisis and took over without any formal authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those people were able to \u201cstep up\u201d due to the organizational fostering of emergent leadership \u2014 where <strong>individuals are recognized and encouraged to hone their capabilities and are allowed to showcase them when appropriate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kecaward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keca Ward<\/a>, an HR Executive put it, emergent leadership is the best type of leadership new leaders can adopt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward.jpeg\" alt=\"Keca Ward\" class=\"wp-image-9743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIt&#8217;s organic and arises out of necessity or circumstance rather than hierarchy. For those entering the leadership arena, this type allows them to showcase natural leadership tendencies, adaptability, and the ability to respond to immediate situations, earning respect and credibility among peers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-emergent-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of emergent leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergent leadership tends to be highly motivational for the entire team. When it happens that a new leader emerges, other team members see that as a sign that their efforts will be recognized, which can increase productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, emergent leaders are also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highly effective and motivated <\/strong>\u2014 Because they\u2019ve had this new role handed to them, emergent leaders might be more motivated to prove themselves worthy of the title, which makes them highly effective.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easily accepted <\/strong>\u2014 A natural change in leadership is more easily accepted by other team members, especially when the new leader is someone they\u2019ve worked beside for a while.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no matter how natural and organic, emergent leadership can also have some downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It can lead to conflict <\/strong>\u2014 The newly emerged leaders can quickly find themselves in a conflict with competitive coworkers looking to take their spot.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can lead to inefficiency<\/strong> \u2014 The new leader may not be equipped enough to handle future challenges. They might not have the training or the tools necessary to handle leadership tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-emerging-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from emerging leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams that aren\u2019t thriving under assigned leadership (no matter which leadership style that assigned leader has) might benefit from seeing that there\u2019s an opportunity for emergent leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Laszlo Bock, former SVP of People Operations at Google, put it during his <em>London Business Forum<\/em> talk, emergent leadership doesn\u2019t always mean letting go of power \u2014 nor is that always a bad thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhat we realized [at Google] is that giving up power is just as important to leadership as seizing power.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Laszlo Bock<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergent leadership is a complex subject that has to do with organizations\u2019 willingness to step away from traditional hierarchical organization and step into the future of emerging, natural leaders. To find out more about it, click on the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/emergent-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergent leadership: why and how to let your team take the lead<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-style-12-situational\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership style #12: Situational&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the last leadership style on our list is situational leadership. Not a style but rather a framework, situational leadership allows leaders to <strong>adapt their style according to the situation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rkarlhebenstreit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R. Karl Hebenstreit Ph.D.<\/a>, Executive Coach, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Development Consultant, put it, situational leadership is kind of a cure-all leadership style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit.jpeg\" alt=\"R. Karl Hebenstreit\" class=\"wp-image-9747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe type of leadership style that will be most effective is dictated by the business environment and employee life cycle, so situational leadership is the catch-all to cover all possible options. No one style will be effective in all situations. What\u2019s more, an overused strength in an inappropriate situation becomes a weakness or derailer that is likely to fail. Leaders must choose how to show up, given the situation at hand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-situational-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of situational leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Situational leadership allows you to adapt to the situation at hand \u2014 something many great leaders have done throughout history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being agile and flexible and thus allowing yourself to make the most out of any situation are just some of the benefits of this style. Others are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s great for conflict resolution<\/strong> \u2014 Situational leaders adapt their communication along with their overall approach and are therefore able to navigate and manage conflicts very well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It improves performance and communication<\/strong> \u2014 Because they lead by example, situational leaders inspire employees to be effective communicators and to improve performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, although adaptable, situational leadership isn\u2019t all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, it has some significant downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s quite demanding<\/strong> \u2014 It takes a lot for a leader to be able to switch styles and approaches. They need to constantly analyze situations they are in on top of having the knowledge of which leadership style is appropriate for which situation (as well as the knowledge on how to apply it).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s more focused on short-term goals <\/strong>\u2014 Since it\u2019s dependent on the situation, this type of leadership style focuses more on short-term goals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"who-would-benefit-most-from-situational-leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who would benefit most from situational leadership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous situational leaders, like Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, and Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State, had great success by adapting their approach to leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you don\u2019t have to be a high-ranking politician to benefit from situational leadership. Quite the contrary \u2014 you might find this style the right one for you if you\u2019re just starting in your leadership role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand new leaders might quickly find themselves feeling overwhelmed once they take over the mantle, which is something situational leadership can help with, according to our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/danteslahens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dantes Lahens<\/a>, Global Program Management Consultant and Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens.jpeg\" alt=\"Dantes Lahens\" class=\"wp-image-9748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens.jpeg 426w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cFor emerging leaders, I&#8217;d recommend situational leadership. It&#8217;s the Swiss Army knife of leadership styles. New leaders often face a myriad of scenarios, and this style equips them to adapt and respond effectively. It&#8217;s like training wheels for leadership; it prepares you for the unpredictable terrains of the corporate world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about situational leadership, when it\u2019s applicable, and what its biggest strengths are, read the blog post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/situational-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Situational leadership: Benefits, characteristics, &amp; tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-are-leadership-styles-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are leadership styles important?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The leadership style you pick determines how you\u2019ll act, and it also allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have a foundational framework,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be consistent,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set boundaries, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your personal brand<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Jerome Myers, your leadership style is a foundational framework that allows you to be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg\" alt=\"Jerome Myers\" class=\"wp-image-9728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cAdopting a leadership style offers a foundational framework for leaders, guiding their decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution processes. This consistency can be a beacon for team members, setting clear expectations and fostering trust.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inconsistent behavior can lead to mistrust that leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/grapevine-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grapevine communication<\/a> and, ultimately, underperformance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a leadership style can also help you set boundaries with your employees. As a leader, your role is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspire and motivate your team,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognize all team members\u2019 capabilities and contributions,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be aware of the business environment, and<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay on top of all stakeholders\u2019 expectations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as one of our experts, Hebenstreit, put it, leaders have to be everything to everyone, which takes its toll.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit.jpeg\" alt=\"R. Karl Hebenstreit\" class=\"wp-image-9747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R.-Karl-Hebenstreit-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cBeing everything to everyone is not easy, and many leaders struggle to juggle all these demands on them. Setting boundaries around what they can and can&#8217;t do, who they can be and who they aren&#8217;t, and leveraging the intelligence and capabilities of those around them through different situational leadership styles is imperative to their success and effectiveness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Falcone stated that having a defined leadership style is beneficial because it allows leaders to build their brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Falcone\" class=\"wp-image-9737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Falcone-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cYour leadership style is a core element of your personal brand. How you treat others, how you make others feel, how you build their self-confidence, and make yourself available to bring out the best in others is what outstanding leadership is all about.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Work, communicate, collaborate<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Streamline and improve your business with Pumble, a team communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\">See features<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Join Pumble<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-leadership-style-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the best leadership style for you?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know which leadership styles you can choose from and why it\u2019s important that you do, it\u2019s time to delve deeper into the topic of <em>how<\/em> to pick the right leadership style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret to picking the right style lies in being aware of 3 things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your capabilities,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your employees\u2019 needs, and<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The situation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t mean that picking the right style will be easy \u2014 as Bramson put it, there are quite a few other factors that need to play into your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Bramson\" class=\"wp-image-9729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cChoosing the right leadership style is a complex process that requires:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Self-awareness,<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Situational awareness,&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Adaptability,&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Continuous learning, and&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Willingness to assess and adjust one&#8217;s approach based on the situation and the needs of the team.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By closely examining these factors, we prepared some tips on how to choose the right leadership style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-be-honest-and-self-aware\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Be honest and self-aware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us, no matter our current position, dream of being leaders or at least someone who\u2019s in charge. Maybe we daydream about how we\u2019d perfectly lead our team through a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/crisis-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time of crisis<\/a> thanks to our stellar communication skills, or we\u2019re sure that we\u2019d be the perfect choice to spearhead <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/change-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organizational change<\/a> in our workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, is that really the case?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first tip on how to pick the right leadership style for yourself comes from our expert Bramson, who suggests being honest and self-aware.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg\" alt=\"Paul Bramson\" class=\"wp-image-9729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Paul-Bramson-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cChoosing the best leadership style that&#8217;s right for someone involves a thoughtful and self-aware approach. Leaders may not always choose the right leadership style for several reasons, including:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A lack of self-awareness,&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Inflexibility,&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pressure\/stress, and&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ego or overconfidence.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To determine which style is needed, you need to take a look at yourself, the situation or work at hand, and the team you\u2019re leading. That is the first step, as those moving parts will inform a lot of what style works at the moment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-2-gain-awareness-of-the-situation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Gain awareness of the situation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, once we figure out what our capabilities are (and what we can achieve with them), we need to carefully look at the situation at hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, <strong>not all styles work for every situation<\/strong>. As Jugalwala cautioned, not every style fits every organizational context \u2014 for example, the pacesetting style is great when you need to deliver results quickly, but it\u2019s a bad choice if you have an aimless team that needs a visionary leader to motivate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why Joshua Berry advises you to assess the situation at hand by <strong>asking yourself some hard questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry.jpeg\" alt=\"Joshua Berry\" class=\"wp-image-9735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry.jpeg 799w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-768x769.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joshua-Berry-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI would suggest that the leader reflects on the following questions:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Which style feels most authentic to me?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Who are the leaders I admire, both historically and within this organization? How do they lead?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What does the team need right now?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How important is completing the task or work right now?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How important is building relationships and team dynamics right now?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reflecting on questions like these can help you gain awareness of the current situation and guide you toward a leadership style that might be a good fit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-understand-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-every-style\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Understand the strengths and weaknesses of every style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To pick a style, you must first be<strong> familiar with what every style has to offer<\/strong>, as well as what the downfalls of each of them are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the best advice Williams has for new leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"Rhonda Y Williams\" class=\"wp-image-9738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen defining your leadership style, begin with an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each style. Then, take time to reflect on your own leadership values.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Consider one of your favorite leaders. What made them special? What&#8217;s most important to you? It may be helpful to list your top 5 leadership values.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With this awareness, you can begin to select the style that is most aligned with your values and goals as a leader.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-experiment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Williams also had another great piece of advice for new leaders \u2014 don\u2019t be afraid to experiment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re familiar with the characteristics of each style, she advises you to try to mix and match the strengths of different leadership styles to achieve the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"Rhonda Y Williams\" class=\"wp-image-9738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rhonda-Y-Williams-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cDon&#8217;t be afraid to blend the styles. You can choose a primary and secondary style. You might even choose a third, depending on the types of situations you see most often. For instance, in life-and-death situations, becoming more authoritative may be appropriate.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The greatest gift a leader can offer their team is the gift of empathic flexibility. The ability to understand and pivot helps the team build the resilient muscles needed to navigate today&#8217;s challenging times!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right leadership style for yourself might take a while, but in the end, it will be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of our experts, Keca Ward, agrees and thinks that <strong>experimenting with leadership styles is the best thing a new leader can do<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward.jpeg\" alt=\"Keca Ward\" class=\"wp-image-9743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Keca-Ward-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cPicking the right leadership style is like selecting the right dance for the right song. First, tune into your own strengths and inclinations. Next, listen to the &#8216;beat&#8217; of your team or organization \u2014 its needs, culture, and dynamics. A leader&#8217;s most potent weapon is adaptability; hence, experimenting with a blend of styles might sometimes be more effective than strictly adhering to one.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice your communication and leadership styles in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-5-dont-let-your-style-hold-you-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Don\u2019t let your style hold you back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the last piece of advice our experts had for young leaders is this \u2014 while picking a style of leadership is important, <strong>you shouldn&#8217;t let your preferred style hold you back from improving<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our expert Myers advised that your work shouldn\u2019t stop once you pick a leadership style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg\" alt=\"Jerome Myers\" class=\"wp-image-9728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jerome-Myers-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe selection of an appropriate leadership style is influenced by various factors, including the organization&#8217;s culture, task nature, team maturity, and the leader&#8217;s personal strengths. While it&#8217;s crucial to evaluate these elements, there&#8217;s a danger of becoming too entrenched in a single style. Rigid adherence can lead to blind spots and may not cater to evolving challenges or diverse team needs. Leaders should:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Be introspective,&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Regularly seek feedback, and&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Be willing to adjust their approach when necessary.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">All-in-one digital HQ<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">A communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\">Solutions<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership-styles-picking-just-one-isnt-always-the-best-option\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership styles: Picking just one isn\u2019t always the best option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we once thought all leaders should either scare or charm us into obedience, we now know that there are many types of leadership styles out there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, we also know that it\u2019s vital that each leader is familiar with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different styles,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their potential impact on their employees and organizational structure, and,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultimately, themselves and their organization\u2019s success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why picking the right style (or styles) is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s also tricky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the words of Dantes Lahens, picking the right style is important, but being rigid about adhering to it is quite outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens.jpeg\" alt=\"Dantes Lahens\" class=\"wp-image-9748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens.jpeg 426w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dantes-Lahens-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cChoosing a leadership style is akin to selecting a suit. One size doesn&#8217;t fit all. It should be tailored to the individual&#8217;s personality, the team&#8217;s dynamics, and the organization&#8217;s culture. Leaders should be fluid and ready to switch styles as situations demand. 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