What are some of the different leadership styles?

Answer by  blrVoice (1054)

In theory there are three different leadership styles. The autocratic leader makes all decisions alone. (eg military commander) A participative leader talks to his subordinates first and therefore lets them participate when deciding about something. A Laissez-Faire leader gives full freedom and doesn't interfere until there is problem and an urgent need to get involved.

Answer by  moneychick (167)

My current manager is very cool. She practices a laze faire way of supervising. She is also good at telling other people what to do which is a delegative way of managing. Some of us want a manager that uses paternalistic style.

Answer by  timeismoney (994)

Authoritarian leaders perform in a dictatorial, top-down fashion and give no room for workers to make input. Permissive leaders cater almost entirely to worker preferences. Laissez-faire leaders stand aside and fail to take action. Some mix of authoritarian and permissive styles may be best - authoritative.