Leadership Styles

Leadership Style Train

2011

Brian McCarthy

12/6/2011

In today’s world, many companies or organizations exhibit many different styles of both leadership style and values. More specifically, the role of a leader can be examined and defined in a number of ways with different context. A leader can be defined as someone that motivates and guides its subordinates so that they may perform to the best of their ability in order to achieve a certain standard of goals. There are many different styles that can be utilized in order to achieve these goals. Each style can be advantageous to use in certain situations. The three major leadership styles that are most commonly used in organizations are the authoritarian, delegative and participative leadership style. Each has its own unique characteristics that can be put in place to increase the value of an organization or business. In fact, I can identify with the characteristics of these styles in my current and past professional working environment. And while it may not align a particular leadership style, my recent behavior project had instilled a e=better sense of personal values within me. Potentially, these valued added changes could impact both my leadership style and personal values.

Leadership Styles

One of the classical leadership styles is the authoritarian leadership style. This is commonly referred to as the autocratic leadership style and has been in practice for hundreds of years. This leadership style has been in practice since the existence of mankind. An authoritarian leader is one that believes that all important decisions should be made by him. In essence, it can be considered a dictatorship. An autocratic leader is the one who believes that all important decisions must be made in accordance with his views. It is the leader who runs the whole show. “Autocrats stress obedience, loyalty, and strict adherence to the rules. They make and enforce the rules. They see that decisions are carried out.” In...