Seven Leadership Styles: Autocratic to Servant

1. Autocratic: Solo decisions, total control.
2. Democratic: Consults team, shares power.
3. Laissez-faire: Hands-off, team autonomy.
4. Transformational: Inspires, vision-driven, innovates.
5. Transactional: Rewards/punishments for goals.
6. Bureaucratic: Rule-bound, procedure-first.
7. Servant: Serves team’s needs, empowers.

Effective leaders adapt style to context, team maturity, and mission.