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5 Leadership Styles to Influence a Team

Great leaders bring out the best in their teams. They inspire people to action, boost group cohesion, and cultivate an environment of consistent, high-quality performance. But no two teams or situations are the same. So, how do these leaders do it? The secret lies in the strategy. Accomplished leaders are skilled at sw...

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Leadership Team Management

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Great leaders bring out the best in their teams. They inspire people to action, boost group cohesion, and cultivate an environment of consistent, high-quality performance. But no two teams or situations are the same. So, how do these leaders do it? The secret lies in the strategy. Accomplished leaders are skilled at switching between styles – knowing when to intervene, when to motivate, and when to let go of the reins. In this course, you’ll first learn what a leadership style is. Then, you’ll discover five common leadership styles. Finally, you’ll determine how to choose among and implement your chosen style – or styles.

Course outline

8 topics · 85 min

  1. 1 An Overview of Leadership Styles
  2. 2 Laissez-Faire Leadership
  3. 3 Autocratic Leadership
  4. 4 Democratic Leadership
  5. 5 Transactional Leadership
  6. 6 Transformational Leadership
  7. 7 Key Takeaways
  8. 8 Quiz

5 Leadership Styles to Influence a Team

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