LEADERSHIP STYLES—ARTICLES

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DIFFERENT STYLES OF LEADERSHIP

• FULL-RANGE LEADERSHIP MODEL: USEFUL ARTICLES    The Full-Range Leadership Model includes transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire styles. Effective leaders use all three styles depending on the situation and followers’ needs.
• CONTEXTUAL LEADERSHIP MODEL: USEFUL ARTICLES            This model is designed to help leaders determine the most suitable leadership style based on a product’s level of uncertainty and complexity.
• TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES       Transactional leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on achieving specific goals through a system of rewards and punishments.
• TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES     Transformational leadership is a leadership style that emphasizes inspiring and motivating followers to achieve a common goal.
• LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES       Laissez-faire (delegation) leadership is a style in which leaders are hands-off and allow group members to make decisions—it can be appropriate in managing/leading a highly motivated and qualified team of experts.
• CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES   Charismatic leadership is a leadership style in which a leader uses their personality and charm to inspire and motivate followers.
• MISSION COMMAND (AUFTRAGSTAKTIK)—USEFUL ARTICLES    Auftragstaktik, or mission command, is a military doctrine that delegates decision-making authority to the lowest possible level while maintaining overall command intent. It empowers and enables soldiers to adapt to changing situations, make rapid decisions, and accomplish their assigned missions.