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Leadership Styles

Bobby J. Barthelemy

Healthcare Training Institute

Vocational

Mrs. Lauren Trosclair

July 12, 2022

Leadership Styles As They Relate To Me

Autocratic Style                                                                                                                              This is the style of leadership that I feel represents me the most. It is also called the “authoritarian style of leadership,” this type of leader is someone who is focused primarily on results and efficiency. They often make decisions alone or with a small, trusted group and expect employees to do exactly what they’re asked. It can be helpful to think of these types of leaders as military commanders.                                                                                                          Autocratic style can be useful in organizations with strict guidelines or compliance-heavy industries. It can also be beneficial when used with employees who need a great deal of supervision—such as those with little to no experience. However, this leadership style can stifle creativity and make employees feel confined.                                                                      Benefits: Autocratic leaders can promote productivity through delegation, provide clear and direct communication, reduce employee stress by making decisions quickly on their own.                                                                           Challenges: Autocratic leaders are often prone to high levels of stress because they feel responsible for everything. Since they lack flexibility and often do not want to hear others’ ideas, these leaders are often resented by the team. Nursing

Laissez-faire Style                                                                                                                         Laissez-faire style is the leadership style that I adopted in the oilfield.  It is opposite of the autocratic leadership type, focusing mostly on delegating many tasks to team members and providing little to no supervision. Because a laissez-faire leader does not spend their time intensely managing employees, they often have more time to dedicate to other projects.                                                                                                                         Managers may adopt this leadership style when all team members are highly experienced, well-trained and require little oversight. However, it can also cause a dip in productivity if employees are confused about their leader’s expectations, or if some team members need consistent motivation and boundaries to work well.                                                                       Benefits: This style encourages accountability, creativity and a relaxed work environment which often leads to higher employee retention rates.                                                   Challenges: Laissez-faire leadership style does not work well for new employees, as they need guidance and hands-on support in the beginning. This method can also lead to a lack of structure, leadership confusion and employees not feeling properly supported.

Democratic Style                                                                                                                         The democratic style (also called the “participative style”) is the least like me.  It is a combination of the autocratic and laissez-faire types of leaders. A democratic leader is someone who asks for input and considers feedback from their team before making a decision. Because team members feel their voice is heard and their contributions matter, a democratic leadership style is often credited with fostering higher levels of employee engagement and workplace satisfaction.

Because this type of leadership drives discussion and participation, it’s an excellent style for organizations focused on creativity and innovation—such as the technology industry. Nursing

Benefits: Under this leadership style employees can feel empowered, valued and unified. It has the power to boost retention and morale. It also requires less managerial oversight, as employees are typically part of decision-making processes and know what they need to do.

Challenges: This leadership style has the potential to be inefficient and costly as it takes a long time to organize big group discussions, obtain ideas and feedback, discuss possible outcomes and communicate decisions. It also can add social pressure to members of the team who don’t like sharing ideas in group settings.

References:                                           https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/10-common-leadership-styles