7 Leadership Styles Displayed By Great Leaders, Past And Present
7 Leadership Styles Displayed By Great Leaders, Past And Present
LEAD-ER-SHIP
The position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group
1. Bill Clinton
- Born August 19, 1946
- 42nd president of the United states
- Oversaw the country’s longest peacetime economic expansion
Charismatic Leadership
- Uses charm to get the admiration of their followers
- Shows concern for their people and books after people’s needs
- Creates a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for their followers by listening and making followers feel heard
2. Donald Trump
- Born June, 1946
- Real Estate mogul and billionaire
- Hosts the NBC reality series The Apprentice
Participative Leadership
- Acts more like facilitators rather than dictators
- Facilitates the ideas and the sharing of information with the end goal of arriving at a decision
- Considers and factors opinions of the collective mind of the group
3. Dwight Eisenhower
- Born October 14, 1890
- 34th President of the United states
- Eased Cold War tensions by promoting Atoms for Peace
Situation Leadership
- Considers three factors when making decisions; the situation, the capability of the followers and the capability of the leader
- Adjust to whatever limitations is laid out in front of him by his subordinates and the situation
- Acts in a dynamic way based on the different situations they are faced with
4. Joseph McCarthy
- Born November 14, 1908
- US Senator
- Became chair of the Senates subcommittee on investigations
Transactional Leadership
- Establishes a clear chain of command
- Motivates his subordinates by presenting them with rewards and punishments
- States requirements for a subordinate with corresponding rewards
5. Walt Disney
- Born December 5, 1901
- Founder of Disney
- Created “The Happiest Place On Earth” and Micky Mouse
Transformational Leadership
- Motivates their followers
- Appeals to their followers’ ideas and morals
- Empower their followers using their own beliefs and personal strengths
6. Abraham Lincoln
- Born February 12 1809
- 16th president of the United States
- Brought about the emancipation of slaves
The Quiet Leader
- Leads by example without telling people what to do
- Does not give loud speeches, sweeping statements or clearcut orders
7. George Washington
- Born February 22, 1732
- 1st President of the United States
- Leader of the Continental army in the American Revolution
Servant Leadership
- Takes care of the needs of their followers first before they take care of their own
- Acts as a servant to followers, instead of acting like a king
- Serves their followers rather that force upon them what they want
