I believe, from years of experience, that mentoring style development for young and inexperienced managers can be highly effective in combating this. Most new managers learn from watching and experimenting. Unfortunately, sometimes bizarre behaviors are reinforced by the early result. These misguided new “skills” can eventually crush their teammates.
I like to help leaders find and express the style that works best for them and their people. A tremendous personal leadership style is a toolkit of techniques that balances a firm focus on results with the energy and passion needed to inspire a team.
A personal leadership style can be summed up by this one question: how do you want to be remembered? What will your employees say about you after you leave the room? Leadership styles in management help your team see who you are as a person and a manager.
There are many different types of leadership and management styles, and all of them can work in different situations. Autocratic leadership, for example, would be useful for a largely directionless team but could smother employees who value their independence. Democratic leadership is excellent for a team with good ideas but can lead to chaos if not controlled.
The key is to know your team and see what they respond to, then develop a leadership style that benefits them and you.
Different leadership styles can and should, be seen in every company. No one style will work miracles for any business. However, you can hone your personal leadership style by considering these highly effective characteristics:
Developing your leadership style is an ongoing process that will constantly evolve. Click here to fill out my contact form and sign up for a complimentary coaching call to discuss your leadership development growth. If you want to learn more about my coaching program, click here.
Coach Dave
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