The Many Styles of Leadership

Leaders are often complex and it can require multiple lenses to understand their decisions. Having the right people in the right positions can help employees become more valuable to the organization. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular leading styles.

The Seer

Good leaders know where they’re going and why they’re there. Their team members can then influence them by talking about the ultimate vision, which is the reason why many leaders reject good ideas.

The Steward

The best leaders see themselves as being responsible for their organization’s resources. They must use those resources to grow the company. A team member who wants to influence their leader will also understand how decisions will affect the company’s overall resources.

The Strategist

This leader’s face is always focused on the people. They think deeply about how to put people in the right positions to achieve the best results for the company. When team members talk about a decision, the leader must consider everyone involved.

Most leaders have a vision for the next generation of leaders within the organization. They know what they want to achieve and how they will help future leaders develop.

The Sage

The sage leader is knowledgeable about the systems and processes that will help team members function at the highest level. They also build effective strategies and know how to get the best results.

The best leaders are focused on making the most of the organization’s resources and improving the processes to ensure that everyone on the team performs better.

The Scientist

The scientist leader is curious about finding new ways to do old things. This characteristic makes leaders more willing to try new things. Team members can become valuable to them when they know why they’re doing certain things.

Like diamonds, leaders have many facets that help them take on their roles effectively. Next-level leaders will often have to learn how to engage with these facets.

Originally published at http://johnjbowmanjraccountant.wordpress.com on March 28, 2022.