15 Leadership Styles Defined
Here are the definitions of leadership styles from the Portrait of a Dynamic Leader Assessment Tool.
Transformational
Inspires and motivates others to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Situational
Adapts leadership styles based on the needs of the team.
Strategic
Focuses on long-erm goals and vision.
Participative
Involves team members in decision-making processes.
Charismatic
Uses charm and personality to influence and inspires followers.
Servant
Prioritizes the needs and development of the team.
Transactional
Focuses on exchanges between leader and followers, rewarding performance.
Bureaucratic
Adheres strictly to rules and procedures.
Task-Oriented
Prioritizes tasks and goals, focusing on efficiency.
Visionary
Has a clear, compelling vision for the future.
Collaborative
Emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and open communications.
Creative
Encourages innovation and original thinking.
Ethical
Prioritizes doing what is right and maintaining integrity.
Relational
Builds strong, positive relationships with team members.
Decisive
Makes clear and timely decisions.
