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Leadership Styles
Democratic Leadership obtains input and commitments from everyone in the group. When faced with uncertainty about how to proceed, a leader elicits fresh ideas and renewed participation by faithfully listening to everyone's opinions and information. This type of leadership style forges consensus by asking questions and allowing participation on a democratic basis.
This style works best in situations when group members are skilled and eager to share their knowledge. Have plenty of time to allow people to contribute, develop a plan, and then vote on the best course of action.
Coercive Leadership issues instructions without asking for input about what is to be done or how. It is obvious that the "do it because I say so" approach requires no listening at all. This type of leadership style is based on demanding immediate compliance with the leader's instructions.
Daniel Goleman in his article "Leadership That Gets Results" Harvard Business Review, asserts, " Leaders who have mastered four leadership styles described earlier — especially the Authoritative, Democratic, Affiliative and Coaching styles — have the best climate and business performance”. Daniel Goleman summarizes his article by saying, " The business environment is continually changing and a leader must respond in kind. Hour to hour, day to day, week to week, executives must play their leadership styles like a golf professional — using the right golf club, one just at the right time and in the right measure. The payoff is in the results. "
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