7 Leadership Styles in Management

Leadership Styles in Management

Leadership Styles in Management

1. Inspirational Management

Inspirational leaders keep the vision out in front of the team. They are effective communicators and encourage people. These managers have great people skills which include listening to the team. They overcome challenges by speaking about solutions. There is an attitude that is positive and inspirational leaders often lead by example.

2. Results-Based Management

This management style is all about measuring results and getting things done. This manager keeps a tally of wins and acknowledges those that produce results. There is less of a concern about how things get done as long as they do. This leader wants to get results, and that is the focus.

3. Laid Back Management

This manager has a laid-back attitude and confidence in the team to figure things out. This style is only productive if you hire and maintain self-starters and A players. This manager is a friend and offers support by being there when needed. Often someone from the team rises to act as team leader and vision caster. The manager, in this case, is there to oversee and support when needed.

4. Strategic Management

Leaders manage by being strategic in everything they do. Thinking, planning, consulting, and collaboration is going on consistently with the team. This leader is hopefully allowing the team members to chime in and participate in the strategy sessions. This manager has things written out and processes in place for every situation. This person is writing down goals and sharing them with the team in most cases.

5. Charismatic Management

This manager leads with charm and strong communication and resembles the inspirational management style. This person is a natural-born salesperson who is casting the vision and getting people to buy in on the goal. This manager is likable and relatable to most personality types. This charismatic manager is the one you are rooting for because you like them a lot.

6. Collaborative Mangement

This leadership approach is democratic and gives the team a voice. The best idea in the room usually wins regardless of who came up with it. The manager may put things up for a vote, and often the team is left to figure things out as they go. This manager gives team members the authority to make decisions and changes when needed. This manager is also good at getting everyone to buy in and move forward together.

7. Authoritative Management

This management style brings order to a chaotic situation. Some managers lead by position, meaning the team stands expected to follow because of the manager’s rank and title. This manager will often remind people of the rules with the promise of disciplinary action. This style is usually not preferred by team members and divides the leader and the team members. This style is sometimes necessary and reasonable in certain situations if used with the right attitude and motives.

What is the best type of management style?

The best management style is the one that uses a combination of all of them according to the situation. A good manager will focus on leadership which will influence the team to accomplish its goals.

There is a great need for personal development to improve performance and set an example as a leader. I should have added the management style of leading by example!

Be with your team and do everything you are asking your team to do. Please get in the trenches with your team and perform with them. An open door policy with complete transparency builds trust.

My goal would be to learn all seven management styles and apply them when necessary. Inspiration is essential, and so is a traditional approach depending on the situation. I guess I am saying that being well-rounded is a good thing.

The type of business you manage will influence this, and the kind of team members you have will also affect this.

Be Organized

All leaders and management styles benefit from being organized. I recommend using a daily planner to schedule your appointments, write out your goals and keep track of your to-do list.

Leaders Develop Other Leaders

• Invest in your top performers and train them to manage/lead
• Have an education and training system in place for all team members to learn and grow.
• Cross-train team members to add skill sets allowing them to back each other up when needed.
• Offer incentives for people to try new things and take further actions that will benefit the team.
• Please find out your team member’s personal goals and help them pursue them when possible.
• Work hard and have fun. As the leader, schedule both for your team!
• Have a positive attitude because attitudes are contagious.

There are more management styles.

We covered seven management styles; however, there are many more, and this is something you can study for a lifetime. I am reading a great book right now, and I think you should check it out.

Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace

Here are some of the ideas covered in the book

• Goals to growth
• Perks to price
• Maintaining to creating
• Directing to connecting
• and much more

Success lies in the gap between where you are and your potential

Grant Cardone

Musings and Ideas on Leadership Qualities that may surprise you