There are six types of leadership styles: directive, leader, affinity, vision, and coaching. The six leadership styles do not exist completely independently, and any leader has his or her own unique, holistic leadership style, rather than a simple combination of one or several styles, and this division is only intended to help leaders better understand their own behavioral tendencies in the leadership process.
Directive: The use of instructions requires employees to obey unconditionally, express themselves directly and strongly, and closely monitor the progress of employees' work, and warn employees by pointing out the adverse consequences of disobedience to orders to ensure that the task is achieved, sometimes with a certain compulsion.
Leading type: high standards and strict requirements for work results, often with strong professional ability, often leading by example in the team, if the time is urgent, or subordinates can not complete the task according to the requirements, they will take a hands-on way to achieve the goal.
Vision: Demonstrate the recognition of the organization's goals and values with practical actions, point out the significance and requirements of the organization's goals for employees, establish a common vision for the organization and employees, and actively introduce new concepts to guide employees to think about the possible challenges of the organization in the future.
Democratic: Respect the opinions of employees, invite employees to participate in decision-making with an open mind, create a communication environment and a team atmosphere of sharing and cooperation, believe that subordinates have the ability to do things well, and authorize subordinates to deal with problems freely.
Coaching: Pay attention to the cultivation and development of talents, encourage the learning and growth of subordinates, provide feedback and counseling according to the strengths and weaknesses of employees, guide subordinates to think independently through inquiry, create opportunities for subordinates to learn and develop, and help each employee reach their best level.
Affinity: Emotional feelings and needs under care. Express recognition of subordinates through timely praise or rewards, establish mutual intimacy, create a friendly and harmonious team atmosphere through team activities and other forms, and enhance employees' sense of belonging to the team.