Leadership Styles
Your leadership style—that distinctive approach you employ to direct, implement plans, and motivate your team—functions much like a master conductor's unique interpretation of a classical score. Each style, from the transformational to the democratic, from the autocratic to the laissez-faire, carries its own particular strengths and limitations. Consider how Sir Richard Branson's collaborative approach contrasts with the more directive style of former Tesco chief Lord MacLaurin. The Chartered Management Institute reports that 64% of UK executives regularly employ multiple leadership styles, adapting their approach to suit different contexts and challenges. How might you expand your repertoire beyond your natural predispositions? This section examines the spectrum of leadership styles and provides insight into when each might be most effectively deployed to achieve optimal results in your organisation.