The types of leaderships
By: Parker Adzema
Authoritarian leaders
Authoritarian leaders use power to control their people. They do not involve their followers in decisions. Pros: Authoritarian leaders make decisions faster and without arguing. Authoritarian leaders are often feared which means followers are more likely to listen.
Cons: Followers may be unhappy with not being able to make decisions in a group and eventually may start ignoring the leader. A good example of this is Adolf Hitler.
Democratic leaders
Laissez-faire leader
Balanced Leader
Legitimate power
Reward power
Coercive power
Expert power
Expert power is held by someone who knows the most about the work that needs to be done. Pros: A leader with experience is more likely to get quality work done with their group. Cons: Just because a leader is informed about their work doesn't mean they have necessary leadership skills. A good example of this is the dentists who recommend a product in toothpaste commercials.