There are basically four different leadership styles. They are
autocratic leadership, involving autocratic leadership, partial democratic leadership, and total democratic leadership.
In this article, we will be focusing on the two types of autocratic leadership.
The autocrat style is not as popular as it was in
the 70s and 80s. The autocratic leader loves making all of the
decisions and being on the front lines of an organization. Instead of
motivating his leaders to follow, he drags them along.
Autocratic leaders are motivated their own
internal instincts to make decisions. They think they are always right
in the decisions that are made. It is really difficult for anyone to
try and influence this type of leader. They act by their determination
to do things the way that they want.
Leaders who use this style don’t have much
confidence in their followers. They don’t trust their followers
and rarely delegate. To make sure their decisions and orders are
obeyed, autocratic leaders are known to make threats.
Followers of this type of leadership style usually
consider autocratic leaders as strong. Followers are misled thinking
that being ordered around equals leadership.
Nowadays, this type of leadership is not
considered favorable. Current trends welcome other types of leaders
that aren’t so “bossy.”
Involving autocratic leadership is a style that
includes others’ help. This type of leader understands that they
can’t do everything. They still like to make the decisions, but
they try to convince others to accept them.
Involving autocrats use some of their time to
discuss ideas with subordinates. They not only talk about their ideas,
but also listen to others. In this way, they are quite a bit different
from the pure Autocrat.
This leadership style also tries to build teams
and they thrive on their charisma. Team members usually find themselves
being pulled along the way, and sometimes enjoying it.
One thing that an involving Autocrat loves is the
opportunity that they have to still get their way. This style
isn’t as forthright so followers are more willing to do what they
are asked. In many ways, it doesn’t take as much effort to bring
people along.
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