5 Powerful Leadership Styles in Times of Change
Michael Chiang
CEO @ Eleven Recruiting | High-Touch Coaching, Specialized Services | BJJ Black Belt
If you want to gain long-term success in volatile times…I’ve got one word for you, “Leadership.”
Shocking right?
The great thing is there isn't just one way to be a powerful leader. You can mobilize five leadership styles that take your company or team to the next level .
I gotta say, Eleven Recruiting didn't become one of the best places to work in LA by accident. We consciously check-in on with our team's diverse perspectives and leadership gaps.
When you only have one way of thinking, a business gets stagnant…stuck .
It needs different insights to reach its full potential.
By learning what leadership style you are, what approaches are missing, you can balance out your team for long-term success.
Here's the breakdown...
What Leadership Style Are You? (Hint: You Can Be More Than One).
Finding out which categories fit you best is honestly a great place to start.
You can be more than one leadership style (most people are), and by identifying what you are, you can find out what your team’s missing to balance it out.
The Dominants - An Assertive Leadership Style
All you testosterone-heavy people out there…this is probably you. Dominants are about being - well…dominant. I’m talking, taking action, making fast decisions, and not taking no for an answer. It’s a powerful and effective way to keep the company on track and get it where it needs to go.
Dominants are crucial to a company because, without them, people can tend to…go off track. They might struggle to be decisive - slow things down, and miss opportunities.
You’re a Dominant if…
The Innovators - The Creative Leadership Style
If you’re someone who has too many ideas to keep up with, well…you’re probably an innovator. This leadership style thinks outside the box and takes the company to new places. They might get a little carried away with their ideas (and that’s okay), but they’re incredible at looking at things from a different perspective.
You need innovators to switch up ways of thinking. Remember what I said about businesses getting stagnant and stuck? Yeah, innovators don’t get that - because they’re always throwing new things at the wall and taking risks.
You’re an Innovator if…
The Integrators - A Harmonious Leadership Style
Dominants and innovators can clash. One wants to make simple, quick decisions, and the other wants to explore endless possibilities - that’s where the integrator comes in.
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Integrators help people cooperate. They care how others feel and want everyone to work collaboratively - which is crucial if you’re after a smooth-running team.
But don’t mistake them for people who can be walked all over…nope. They have their opinions - but they say them by figuring out how best to support the team.
You’re an Integrator if…
The Protectors - The Leadership Style That Creates Stability
Protectors are people who have rules and boundaries. They offer a sense of security and order in the workplace. Sometimes people get wrapped up in their work (been there), and everything starts to feel disjointed. A protector asks, ‘Look, what are we working on? How is everything coming along?’ They’re all about guiding the process, not just focusing on the end goal.
You’re a Protector if…
The Experts - A Leadership Style That Uses Specific Skills and Knowledge
Need to know something? The expert’s got your back…and if they don’t - they know exactly how to find out. Experts specialize in the company’s niche. They give businesses another layer of professionalism and value.
You’re an Expert if…
In Short,
Listen…if you want a business to work…you gotta have all leadership styles in the bag.?
Decipher what style suits you and identify missing gaps in the company. Move people around departments to balance them out or hire someone who adds that harmony. It’s the ultimate ingredient to long-term business success.
Just saying.
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1 年Megan Robinson - maybe someone to collaborate with.
Innovative Talent Recruitment Strategist | Solugenix
1 年Very interesting, I think I am a cross between The Integrator and Innovator.
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1 年Expert here!!! Great Read! #insightful #marketing