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What are Golman's leadership styles?
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Answer from AI
Daniel Goleman identified six main leadership styles based on emotional intelligence:
- Authoritative (Commanding) — the leader gives clear instructions and expects them to be followed. Effective in crisis situations.
- Coaching — focuses on developing employees, helping them unlock their potential.
- Affiliative — builds harmonious relationships, supports the emotional climate within the team.
- Democratic — involves the team in decision-making, increases engagement.
- Pacesetting — the leader sets a high work pace and standards, expects compliance.
- Visionary — inspires the team with a shared goal and vision of the future.
Each style is effective in different situations, and a successful leader can flexibly switch between them.