You’re a big-picture thinker who motivates others through passion, creativity, and a sense of purpose.People follow you because they believe in your vision.Core Components include:o Visionary: Leaders paint a clear, inspiring picture of the future and guide the organization toward it. They are future-focused, strategic, and passionate about the long-term goals. o Transformational: Leaders go beyond simple management to create significant change by focusing on developing people, motivating them to exceed expectations, and building a culture of innovation. o Inspirational motivation: Leaders are enthusiastic and passionate, which energizes and motivates followers to commit to the shared vision. o Intellectual stimulation: They challenge the status quo, encourage creativity, and support new ideas. o Individualized consideration: They focus on the individual needs, potential, and development of each team member, acting as mentors and coaches. o Empowerment: They delegate important tasks and trust followers to riseto the occasion, which fosters growth and loyalty. Watch out for: Losing patience with details or slow progress. Next step: Bring your ideas to life with clear action plans.

You’re a mentor at heart, helping others discover their strengths and reach their potential. Your leadership is rooted in trust and encouragement.Core Components include:o Long-term thinking: Looks beyond immediate tasks to focus on the future growth of both individuals and the organization. o Growth mindset: Believes in continuous improvement and helps others develop their skills and potential. o Relationship building: Focuses on creating strong, collaborative relationships based on trust and clear communication. o Effective communication: Clearly sets expectations, listens actively, and encourages open dialogue. o Role modeling: Acts as a role model for ethical behavior and desired values. o Empowerment: Asks open-ended questions, offers advice when asked, and builds confidence in team members. Watch out for: Taking on too much responsibility for others’ growth.Next step: Set healthy boundaries while continuing to empower others. Provide tools and resources. Offer mentorship and utilize feedback. Focus on soft skills such as emotional intelligence and communication.

You lead with empathy, compassion, and a desire to serve.Your team feels seen, supported, and valued.Core Components include: Prioritize service: Leaders focus on serving the needs of the team and organization before their own. Empower growth: A primary goal is to help individuals develop their potential through mentorship, guidance, and support. Foster collaboration: This style creates a culture where teamwork and mutual respect are central. Promote trust: Leaders build trust by being humble, empathetic, and by genuinely listening to and valuing their team's input. Watch out for: Neglecting your own needs or delaying decisions.Next step: Balance caring for others with self-leadership. Engage in active listening.Become attuned to your team’s needs and understand your own strengths and limitations. Create a sense of belonging within your team. Coach team members towards finding their own solutions rather than criticizing them.

You thrive on achievement, clarity, and accountability.You know how to execute a plan and keep teams focused on measurable success.Core Components include: Set clear, measurable goals: Establish specific, quantifiable, and actionable goals that are challenging yet achievable. Communicate transparently: Keep the team informed about the strategy and decision-making process to build trust and a sense of shared purpose. Lead by example: Demonstrate hard work, perseverance, and resilience to inspire the team. Remove obstacles: Actively identify and remove barriers, such as inefficient processes or negative attitudes, that hinder progress. Reward and recognize: Acknowledge and reward team efforts to boost morale and maintain momentum. Focus on systems: Cultivate robust systems and processes for things like knowledge management to drive efficiency and innovation long-term. Encourage innovation: Foster a culture where employees feel safe to think creatively and explore new ideas. Watch out for: Overlooking emotional or relational dynamics.Next step: Pair your precision with connection to strengthen team morale. Focusing onresults is key but you must balance that with the needs of your employees/staff toprevent burnout. Also, work on understanding your team members motivation to allow amore balanced approach that will nurture productivity and well-being.

You believe leadership is shared. You seek input, build consensus, and create psychological safety.Core Components include: Encourages open communication: Democratic leaders create an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns, building trust and transparency. Fosters creativity and innovation: By gathering diverse perspectives, leaders can spark creative solutions that might not have been considered otherwise. Increases employee engagement and morale: Employees feel heard, valued, and more invested in the outcomes when they are part of the decision-making process. This leads to higher motivation and commitment. Develops employee skills: Empowering individuals with decision-making opportunities helps them develop leadership skills and the confidence to take risks. Promotes continuous learning: These leaders encourage professional growth and skill development, making the organization more adaptable to change. Builds a sense of ownership: When employees have a hand in shaping the work, they take greater responsibility for its success and are more committed to the final result. Watch out for: Analysis paralysis when decisions take too long.Next step: Balance collaboration with confident decision-making. Actively consult with team members on decisions. Be transparent (share relevant information), participate in joint goal setting. Facilitate brainstorming sessions for ideas. Make decisions based on team feedback.

You’re bold, decisive, and confident under pressure.Teams trust you to lead in uncertain times.Core Components include:Directive Leaders: Task oriented with a strong emphasis on control, structure, and efficiency. Provides clear structure on roles and responsibilities. Assertive and likes to take total control and enforces a strict hierarchy.Authoritative Leaders: Vision-driven, with the leader setting a clear and inspiring vision for the team. Inspires, motivates, and guides team members toward a shared goal, while maintaining a strong and confident presence. Confident, optimistic, and often possesses strong emotional intelligence. Watch out for: Being perceived as overly controlling. Next step: Invite dialogue while maintaining clarity and strength.