• What are the 7 leadership styles listed below? Discuss key characteristics of each of the styles.

1. Autocratic Leaders
2. Democratic Leaders
3. Laissez-Faire Leaders
4. Transactional Leaders
5. Transformational Leaders
6. Authentic Leaders
7. Shared Leadership

• Attached below is my leadership style after taking the leadership quiz? Do you agree with this? Why or why not? Give specific, descriptive examples.
• Reflect on a favorite manager or supervisor you have worked with in either a current or past position. What was their leadership approach? What specific actions did they take that made them an effective leader?
• What are specific differences between a leader and a manager you have witnessed in a past or current job?

4 Types of leadership: Which one fits you? Take this QUIZ | UMass Global Print 5/10/24, 1:31 AM You're a democratic leader Destination Pages Copies Layout You take everyone's opinions into account before making a Color decision. Though you have the final say, you're open to hearing every side, paying attention to both the majority and those contradicting voices that might otherwise go unheard. Why? You understand there's value in considering altering viewpoints. By giving everyone a platform to speak, you're able to help those More settin you lead feel empowered and respected. You are incredibly skilled at mediating, which means resolving conflicts comes naturally to you. Your willingness to initiate conversations with so many people also means you're great at guiding discussions. While it's great to be thorough, you often take some time to make decisions. That can be troublesome when you're in a position where time is of the essence. Additionally, the fact that you're so approachable means team members know they can come to you with anything. As a result, the line between supervisor and friend are often blurred. For you, a leader is only as good as his or her team. As you seek to hone your leadership skills, there are a number of educational pathways that can help you learn how to continually bring out the best in others. Visit umassglobal.edu/programs to find the undergraduate, post-graduate and certificate programs you're looking for. Share your result Q Search T R