A leader becomes more effective if he/she is able to apply different leadership styles in different situations. Daniel Goleman distinguishes six different leadership styles. Do you recognise them all? Also the ones that don't come naturally to you?
Daniel Goleman, known for his theory on emotional intelligence, distinguishes six different leadership styles. Are you familiar with the styles? Test your knowledge with this short quiz!
Goleman’s research demonstrated that leaders become more effective if they are able to apply different styles. The research also showed that leaders should have the ability to switch between the styles as the situation dictates. Sounds logical, but depending on your personality, some styles may come more natural to you than others. It starts with knowing your own needs and your preferred leadership style. From there, you can expand your horizon and try out other ways.
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