7 Leadership Styles Displayed By Great Leaders, Past And Present

LEAD-ER-SHIP

The position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group

1. Bill Clinton

Born August 19, 1946

42nd president of the United states

Oversaw the country’s longest peacetime economic expansion

Charismatic Leadership

Uses charm to get the admiration of their followers

Shows concern for their people and books after people’s needs

Creates a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for their followers by listening and making followers feel heard

2. Donald Trump

Born June, 1946

Real Estate mogul and billionaire

Hosts the NBC reality series The Apprentice

Participative Leadership

Acts more like facilitators rather than dictators

Facilitates the ideas and the sharing of information with the end goal of arriving at a decision

Considers and factors opinions of the collective mind of the group

3. Dwight Eisenhower

Born October 14, 1890

34th President of the United states

Eased Cold War tensions by promoting Atoms for Peace

Situation Leadership

Considers three factors when making decisions; the situation, the capability of the followers and the capability of the leader

Adjust to whatever limitations is laid out in front of him by his subordinates and the situation

Acts in a dynamic way based on the different situations they are faced with

4. Joseph McCarthy

Born November 14, 1908

US Senator

Became chair of the Senates subcommittee on investigations

Transactional Leadership

Establishes a clear chain of command

Motivates his subordinates by presenting them with rewards and punishments

States requirements for a subordinate with corresponding rewards

5. Walt Disney

Born December 5, 1901

Founder of Disney

Created “The Happiest Place On Earth” and Micky Mouse

Transformational Leadership

Motivates their followers

Appeals to their followers’ ideas and morals

Empower their followers using their own beliefs and personal strengths

6. Abraham Lincoln

Born February 12 1809

16th president of the United States

Brought about the emancipation of slaves

The Quiet Leader

Leads by example without telling people what to do

Does not give loud speeches, sweeping statements or clearcut orders

7. George Washington

Born February 22, 1732

1st President of the United States

Leader of the Continental army in the American Revolution

Servant Leadership