What Type of Leader Are You?

Discover your leadership profile with this short quiz

How do you usually make tough decisions?

I consult with my team and seek input.

I make the call myself.

I let my team handle it.

I envision the end goal and make decisions based on that.

What's your approach to team meetings?

I use them to inspire and communicate the vision.

I encourage open discussion and idea sharing.

I give clear directives and expect implementation.

I keep them minimal and let the team handle most communication.

How do you handle team conflict?

I mediate and let the team find solutions.

I step in and make the final decision.

I trust the team to resolve it on their own.

I guide the team by showing how the conflict affects our vision.

Which is most critical to team success?

A strong, clear vision.

Collaboration and input from everyone.

Clear leadership and directives.

Freedom and trust within the team.

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Visionary

You're all about the big picture and inspiring others with your vision.

Visionary leaders often embrace innovation & creativity, and excel at rallying the troops toward a common goal.

With an intense & strategic eye toward the future, be mindful not to ignore the execution in the present.

Examples: Henry Ford, Elon Musk, Phil Jackson

Democratic

You believe in the power of collaboration and lean heavily on input.

Democratic leaders foster engagement & employee satisfaction. They build trust amongst their team, which often leads to more innovation through collaboration.

Facilitating this frequently can become taxing on the leader, and the decison-making process is often slower in these environments. Not all employees thrive under this leadership style.

Examples: Dwight Eisenhower, Nelson Mandela, Wayne Rooney

Autocratic

You like to take charge and make decisions quickly.

Autocratic leaders provide clear direction & structure which allows for quick decision-making. With a focus on productivity & efficiency, this leadership style is often effective in times of crisis.

Ruling with an iron fist can stifle innovation, creativity, and motivation, often leading to burn out and turnover. Being so dependent on the leader can also be stressful for the leader and stifle growth within the team.

Examples: Margaret Thatcher, Steve Jobs, Vince Lombardi

Laissez-Faire

You trust your team to do their best without much oversight.

The laissez-faire leader builds empowered, independent teams. Individual departments can lean on their expertise and be decisive without being bogged down in red tape.

This style can create a power vacuum that ambitious employees try to fill, which can lead to conflict & unhealthy competition.Some employees may need more direction than this leadership style offers.

Examples: Queen Victoria, Warren Buffett, Ronald Reagan