In this next job interview training guide, we will teach you how to answer the difficult interview question, What’s Your Leadership Style?
So, if you have a job interview coming up soon for any role or organization, stay tuned because I will give you the perfect scripted answer!
TO HELP YOU PASS YOUR JOB INTERVIEW, WE WILL COVER 3 THINGS DURING THIS JOB INTERVIEW TRAINING TUTORIAL:
#1. We will explain why the interviewer is asking you the question, “what’s your leadership style?”
#2. We will tell you the 7 different leadership styles and you can then decide which one is most suited to you.
#3. We will then give you a brilliant scripted answer to the question, “what’s your leadership style?”, that is guaranteed to impress any interview panel!
WHY IS THE INTERVIEWER IS ASKING YOU THE QUESTION, “WHAT’S YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?”
This question always gets asked during management and leadership interviews because the employer wants to know whether or not your leadership style is going to be suited to the team you are going to be leading, and their organization as a whole.
For example, if their organization is dynamic and forward-thinking but your leadership style is LAISSEZ-FAIRE (i.e. laid back) they won’t hire you!
Let me now tell you the 7 different leadership styles and you can decide which one is most suited to you. Tell us in the comments section below which leadership style you have.
7 DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP STYLES TO DECIDE WHICH ONE IS MOST SUITED TO YOU
LEADERSHIP STYLE #1. Autocratic.
An autocratic style of leadership is one where the leader controls all the decisions and takes little or no input from team members. This style of leadership is often used in the military and the emergency services such as the Fire Service or Police. Sometimes, this style of leadership is referred to as AUTHORITARIAN.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #2. Affiliative.
Affiliative leaders encourage their team to work in harmony. They seek to quickly solve conflict and they will promote a happy and positive working environment. Affiliative leadership is great in organizations where team members have to work very closely together and support each other to complete tasks.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #3. Coaching.
A coaching leadership style is one that encourages people to continually improve and, ultimately, reach peak performance. Often, a coaching style of leader will work on mindset and team behaviours, and they are well suited to organizations where a culture of empowerment and fulfilment are the priority.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #4. Democratic.
A democratic leadership style is one that encourages team members to become actively involved in the decision-making process. A democratic leader will often ask their team members for their opinions before making decisions.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #5. Laissez-Faire.
A laissez-faire leadership style is one that allows team members to get on with tasks with little supervision or monitoring. A laissez-faire style leader places full trust in his or her team members and they only get involved when absolutely necessary.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #6. Pacesetting.
A pacesetting leader values results more than anything else! They set the pace and they expect people to follow. This leadership style can be often found in high-pressure work environments where managers and leaders are expected to achieve difficult targets.
LEADERSHIP STYLE #7. Transformational.
Transformational leaders inspire people and they encourage their teams to embrace changes that often allow the organization to maintain their position as a market leader. Transformational leaders are usually energetic people who are driven to succeed.
WHAT’S YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE EXAMPLE ANSWER!
“My leadership style is a combination of autocratic, coaching, and transformational. I use these three different styles based of the needs of the organization I am working for.
For example, when we are under pressure and working towards very tight deadlines, I will be autocratic.
When I am undertaking performance reviews with my staff I will utilize a coaching style of leadership because I want my team to grow, develop and be the best versions of themselves possible.
Finally, whenever the organization is going through a period of change, I will use a transformational style of leadership to inspire and motivate my team towards implementing the changes needed to help the company maintain its position as a market leader.”
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