Goleman’s 6 Leadership Styles – Flashcards

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Goleman's 6 Leadership Styles
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Coercive or Commanding Authoritative or Visionary Affiliative Democratic Pace setting Coaching
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Coercive/Commanding Leadership Style
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Demands immediate compliance: "Do what I tell you". Behaviors: Giving clear direction, orders, allows little input from others, able to make tough decisions, monitors activities closely and quick to address problems. Works best in: Crisis, difficult turn-around or with problem employees. Climate Impact: Negative when overused.
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Authoritative/Visionary Leadership Style
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Mobilizes people toward vision: "Come with me" Behaviors: Confident, empathic, articulates where the team is going, encourages people to innovate, experiment and take calculated risks within the framework of the vision. Works best in: When change require new vision or clear direction is needed Climate Impact: Most strongly positive
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Affiliative Leadership Style
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Creates harmony and builds emotional bonds: "People come first". Behaviors: Values others; openly shares emotions; promotes collaboration and inter- personal relationships; builds team resonance. Works best in: To heal rifts in team or motivate people during stressful situations. Climate Impact: Positive
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Democratic Leadership Style
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Forges consensus through participation: "What do you think" Behaviors: Seeks out and listens to thoughts & concerns of others; open to ideas; consults extensively with others; builds consensus Works best in: To build buy-in or consensus, or to get input from valuable employees Climate Impact: Positive
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Pacesetting Leadership Style
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Sets high standards for performance: "Do as I do, now". Behaviors: High expectations of self & others; driven to improve/achieve; intolerant of perceive incompetence; goal focused Works best in: To get quick results from a highly motivated and competent team Climate Impact: Negative
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Coaching Leadership Style
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Develops people for the future: "Try this" Behaviors: Delegates challenging assignments; supports and encourages others; tolerant of mistakes; helps others identify development needs, goals and plans Works best in: To help employees improve performance or develop long-term strengths Climate Impact: Positive
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