Leadership that Gets Results Daniel Goleman's Six leadership styles
Coaching
"Try this"
Develops people for the future
Used for helping an employee improve performance or develop long term strengths
Positive impact on climate
Pacesetting
"Do as I do, now"
Sets high standards for performance
Used for getting quick results from a highly motivated and competent team
Negative impact on cllimate
Commanding
"Do what I tell you"
Demands immediate compliance
Best used in a crisis, to kick start a turnaround, or with problem employees
Negative impact on climate
Visionary
"Come with me"
Mobilizes people towards a vision
Used when changes require a new vision, or when a clear direction is needed
Positive impact on climate
Affiliative
"People come first"
Creates harmony and builds emotional bonds
To heal rifts in a team or to motivate people during stressful circumstances
Positive impact on climate
Democratic
"What do you think?"
Forges consensus through participation
Used for building buy-in or consensus, or to get input from valuable employees
Positive impact on climate