The six most common leadership styles and how to find yours.

IMD Business School. (n.d.). The six most common leadership styles and how to find yours. IMD Business School. https://www.imd.org/reflections/leadership-styles/

This resource provides a taxonomy of the six most common leadership styles, largely based on Daniel Goleman’s research on emotional intelligence. It covers styles including pacesetting, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, coercive, and coaching. The article argues that the most effective leaders do not rely on a single style but instead develop the flexibility to switch between styles depending on the situation and the needs of their team. It serves as a diagnostic tool for leaders to identify their natural tendencies and expand their repertoire to improve team climate and performance. Each style is evaluated based on its impact on organizational climate and long-term results.