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Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles: this short article explains Leadership Styles in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the definition, the Types, and tips. Enjoy reading!

Leadership Styles: this short article explains Leadership Styles in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the definition, the Types, and tips. Enjoy reading!

What are leadership styles?

John Kotter defined the term leadership styles as follows: the methods of leaders in providing direction, executing plans and motivating people. Many styles of leadership have been identified over the years, as exhibited by leaders in the field of business, politics, military or other fields.

Types

Most business professionals develop their own style based on a few factors such as experience and personality. In addition, the unique needs of the organization and the organizational culture also play an important role in the style of leadership. Every leader is therefore different, but certain styles are often used in the workplace.

These include: Autocratic Leadership, Authoritarian Leadership, Laissez-Faire Leadership, Transformational Leadership and Functional Leadership. Classical leadership style theories include Kurt Lewin’s Four Leadership Styles and the Four Factor Theory of Leadership.

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Tips and tricks

What are the most effective leadership styles in which situation? Is it possible to switch style? Which ones do not always turn out to work well? What competence do I need to be a good leader? The articles on styles are about different ways for leaders to take the organization to the next level.

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Paul Hersey biography, quotes and books

December 2nd, 2025

Dr. Paul Hersey (1931-2012) was a well-known educator, entrepreneur, trainer, and consultant in the field of management and leadership. One of the best-known theories in the field of leadership developed by Paul Hersey, together with Ken Blanchard, is the…
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Ken Blanchard biography, quotes and books

December 2nd, 2025

Ken Blanchard (1939) is a well-known American researcher, consultant and writer of several management books, including 30 best-sellers. One of the best known theories he helped to create, together with Paul Hersey, is the Situational Leadership Model, a…
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Situational Leadership Model by Hersey and Blanchard

November 27th, 2025

Situational Leadership Model: in this article the Situational Leadership Model is explained. Founders Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard have developed a model that links leadership styles and situations. This article explains the styles, effectiveness and interaction in a practical and…
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Toxic leadership: the Definition, Traits and Examples

November 20th, 2025

Toxic leadership: this article explains the concept of toxic leadership. In addition to the meaning, the characteristics and matching behaviors are explained. Next, the consequences of toxic leadership are illustrated through a number of examples. Finally, tips for dealing…
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Likert Management System: the Basics

August 4th, 2025

Likert Management System: this article provides a practical explanation of the Likert Management System, developed by Rensis Likert. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the four leadership styles and the linking pins. After reading, you…
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Marshall Goldsmith biography, quotes and books

May 26th, 2025

Marshall Goldsmith (1949) is a famous author, leadership professor and leading expert in business education and coaching. One of his famous management development and HR tools which he developed, is the 360 degree feedback method, a great employee’s…
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