12 Prominent Leadership Styles, Their Use, And Limitations

For emerging leaders, the topic of developing your leadership style comes up unavoidably. Sometimes, this question is triggered externally, for example, during job interviews. In this edition of Leading Choices, we’ll look at leadership frameworks first, then leadership styles. In the end, I’ll contrast when each style is best for your organization with the challenges it is facing. This article is part one in a three-part series on leadership styles:

Part 1 — Definition of Leadership Styles and Frameworks and When They Work Best

Part 2 — How to Find Your Personal Leadership Style (and Remain Authentic)

Part 3 — Creating Your Leadership Brand (And Share It In Job Interviews)

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Table of Contents

· What Is A Leadership Style?
· Importance Of Knowing Your Leadership Style
· 6 Useful Leadership Frameworks
· From Frameworks To Today’s Most Common Leadership Styles
· 12 Types of Leadership Styles
· Which Leadership Style Is Best for Your Team?
· Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
· Which Leadership Style Is Best For You?