What type of leader are you?

Know Your Leadership Style

Module 8

Agenda

Welcome and introductions

Recap of learning styles

Understanding the four major leadership styles

Activity: What type of leader are you?

College Planning Checklist

Summary

Learning Styles Review

Last session, we reviewed three learning style types.

Auditory Learning Style

Visual Learning Style

Tactile (Kinesthetic) Learning Style

Did you use one of the learning style strategies to improve your studying effectiveness?

Share your experiences.

Leadership Qualities

What are the qualities of an effective leader?

Who are famous leaders who you admire?

How do you define leadership?

Defining Leadership

John Gardner in his book On Leadership defines leadership as

“the process of persuasion or example by which an individual

induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or

shared by the leader and his or her followers.”

Leadership Styles

There are four main leadership styles.

Autocratic (Authoritarian) style

Delegative (Free Reign) style

Democratic (Participative) style

Situational style

Source: The University of Kansas, Community Tool Box (ctb.ku.edu)

Autocratic Style

Does not seek input from others

Leader makes decisions

Group leader delegates activities to others

Leader can be decisive and make decisions quickly

Useful leadership style in stressful situations

Allows team to focus on specific tasks rather than complex decisions

Leader is usually perceived as bossy or demanding

Delegative Style

Also known as laissez-fair leadership

Leaders are hands-off

Leave decision making to group

Research shows this style is least productive

Leaders provide tools or resources to group

Group members expected to solve their own problems

Helpful in situations where team has high expertise

Not good when team members struggle with meeting deadlines or managing projects

Democratic Style

Group helps make all decisions

Everyone can participate, discussion is encouraged

Leader provide guidance and control

Known as one of the most productive styles

Creativity encouraged and rewarded

Leaders are trusted

Not a good style when there is urgency to act

Some group members may contribute even if they don’t have appropriate expertise

Situational Style

Leadership style varies depending on the situation

Decisions are based on expertise of group

Leader must be able to make decisions by analyzing the situation

Team and leader are dynamic based on situation

Leader must be adaptable

Team may have difficulty adjusting to leadership styles

Leader can be perceived as haphazard and free-wheeling

Activity: Leadership Styles Quiz

Read each statement and circle the response that reflects your first reaction

There is no right or wrong answer

Using the scoring section at the bottom of the handout

Your highest number shows the leadership style that you identify with best

Source: The University of Kansas, Community Tool Box

College Planning Checklist

Seniors Finalize your financial aid awards and submit any

loan or aid documents Finalize your housing arrangements; contact your

roommate Register for new student orientation Prepare for your final exams Order your final transcript and have it mailed it to

your university

Freshmen to juniors Do well on your final exams

Summary

Leaders use many styles to manage groups

Engineers and scientists often lead research teams and work groups

There are four main leadership styles

Leaders can adjust their style based on the situation

Knowing your leadership style will be helpful in college when working on group projects and in student organizations

Questions and comments

Thank you for attending today.

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Raul Hinojosa Jr., Hinojosa Consulting Services

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