Leadership Styles: The 11 Most Common & How to I Found Mine [+ Expert Insights] [Video]

Imagine the leaders that inspire you. Each is likely unique, with a different style they use to meet goals, motivate, and animate their teams.

There are many different styles of leadership, and each can have a different impact on a company.

In my experience, leadership styles can evolve over time, and I would argue that many of us can identify with several. Different circumstances or teams ask for different leadership approaches.

For example, I lead a boutique marketing agency with a small team, and I identify most with the democratic leadership type.

Over the years, though, my leadership style has definitely changed. Earlier in my career, I might’ve said my leadership type was transactional or pacesetting leadership. Now, I’m more aligned with democratic leadership.

Knowing your leadership style in depth can help you become a better leader for your team. In this post, I’ll cover the most common types of …