What Type of Leader Are You?

Sam Walton was quoted as saying "Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”

But what exactly defines a good leader, what is transformational leadership that we often hear about, and why does our leadership style matter? Transformational leaders (as opposed to transactional leaders) encourage those in an organization to identify what is not working and find ways to improve the status quo. They also approach operations with a fresh set of eyes to see the potential that exists, that was perhaps dormant. Then they take an aerial view as opposed to a lateral view allowing for optimization of company resources, team members, and skillsets.

These types of leaders are often called quiet leaders because they lead by example. Because of their innate ability to use rapport and empathy, others buy in more readily and want to improve internal processes, create a more dynamic workplace, and eventually improve the ROI. In summary, transactional leadership is a “telling” style, whereas transformational is a “selling” style.

Many thought leaders agree that human capital is the most important capital of any organization, therefore it is critical that leaders allow their employees autonomy and authority to carry out their work. Too many rules stifle creativity, whereas freedom of expression encourages it. Given that the fundamental aspects of transformational leadership involve inspiring others, mobilizing teams, and improving overall morale, could you enhance or reconsider your leadership style?

Tapping into a resource like Modern Link Professional Services and their virtual affiliates is a great decision. Accessing the collective experience, education, and wisdom of many can put your company miles ahead and make you stand out from the rest! Why not take the quiz below to see how you rate yourself and your leadership style? Then armed with that validation or perhaps some new insights, you can either refine or redesign your leadership style and your organization.

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A Leader is one who knows the way, goes the way,

and shows the way" John C. Maxwell

Sources: STU Online/MyAmerican Nurse/IndustryWeek