In this course we explore different types of leadership styles including; Inspirational, Non-authoritarian, Take-charge, Balanced and Strategic. We identify specific characteristics of the various leadership styles and discover how to match the leadership style to the specific needs of your organization.
Upon completion of this course you will recognize the importance of these core leadership styles and understand how to appropriately apply them in your organization today. After completing this class, HR professionals will be able to train managers to identify their natural leadership style and coach them to choose different styles based on the needs of their organization; making leadership coaching more effective, specific and valuable.
Learning Objectives
- Explore five leadership styles
- Identify specific characteristics of the various leadership styles
- Discover how to appropriately choose and use different leadership styles
- Discover how to train and coach managers using leadership styles
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Prerequisites
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Please do read the supporting materials for this class prior to beginning the videos.
Thanks for this course. I think it provided a great deal of info. However, I was totally distracted and somewhat offended by your characterization of Dr. King as a Non-authoritative leader. This leadership style is the most negative and absolutely is not the right characterization. Dr. king was an inspirational AND take-charge leader. On the other hand, Pricess Diana is not worth mentioning at all. Perhaps Mother Theresa. Yet again, an African-American formidable icon has been negatively portrayed. Is there a reason why you chose to assign this leadership style to Dr. King? Any examples?
Hi there,
First, let me begin by thanking you for both taking my course and by providing valuable feedback. I use everyone's comments and questions to improve courses so that everyone has a better experience!
I hold Dr. King in the highest of esteem and I respect him beyond what words here allow me to express. The reason I see Dr. King as a non-authoriatarian leader is because he lead by advocating for peaceful means. He did not forcefully weild power over others. Rather he chose to inspire others to follow him through speech and by example. He advocated against violence throughout his life.
Leadership styles themselves are not inherently positive or negative. Many leaders, particularly good leaders, can change their style to meet needs as they change. In this regard, I think you are correct that Dr. King was exceptionally inspirational! He was such a gifted orator!
It takes a very strong person, perhaps the strongest of personalities, to be a non-authoriatarian leader! One must have immense self confidence to use this type of leadership.
There are many leaders, all worthy of inclusion as examples. Unfortunately, due to course time constraints, it's not possible to include them all.
Please accept my sincere apologies if you were offended by ANY aspect of my class. I can assure you it was not my intention, either directly or indirectly. The examples I used are not intended to "pigeon hole" any of the leaders I cited as their only style...many use a blended leadership style, including Dr. King.
I do hope that this helps. I encourage you to continue learning and asking questions as you have done here.
Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute and make this a better learning experience for us all!!
Best always,
Michael Capristo