Summary of Your Leadership Style
While your leadership style shows a good mix, the most developed style you currently exhibit is Pace-
setter. You likely lead by example, expect excellence and self-direction from your team, and drive results through personal initiative and conscientiousness. While this can be highly effective with a skilled and motivated team, it's important to be mindful of potential fatigue and the lack of encouragement for independent initiative in others.
Beyond Pace-setter, you also show varying degrees of development in five other styles:
Coercive: While not your dominant style, you display elements of decisiveness and drive necessary for crisis situations. However, be aware of the potential negative impact on team morale and creativity.
Authoritative: You have the potential to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision. This would involve further developing your confidence and communication skills to clearly articulate your vision and
engage your team.
Affiliative: Your empathy and communication skills suggest you can foster strong team relationships and provide emotional support. While valuable, ensure this doesn't overshadow goal-oriented tasks.
Democratic: You encourage participation and build consensus, which can be beneficial for ownership and
buy-in, but be mindful of potential time constraints.
Coaching: You can provide opportunities for learning and growth by allowing team members to explore different approaches. Further develop your self-awareness and coaching skills to maximize this potential.
Developing Your Leadership Mix:
Here are some ideas to consider based on your current mix and potential areas for development:
Balancing Pace-setter: To complement your drive, consider incorporating elements of coaching and democratically involving your team in setting goals and strategies. This fosters deeper engagement and sustainability.
Enhancing Authoritative Vision: While you likely have a vision, expressing it clearly and engaging others in it requires confidence and strong communication skills. Practice articulating your vision and involving your team in its development.
Leveraging Affiliative Strengths: Use your communication and empathy skills to create a supportive and positive team environment, while ensuring a clear focus on achieving goals. Set measurable objectives and celebrate progress together.
Refining Democratic Participation: While encouraging participation is valuable, establish clear timelines and decision-making processes to avoid stalling progress. Delegate tasks effectively and hold individuals accountable for their contribution.
