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Running head: LEADERSHIP STYLE
Leadership Style Self-Analysis
Patricia Wright
Athabasca University
Nursing 432
Shona Hommy
May 17, 2020
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LEADERSHIP STYLE
Leadership Style Self-Analysis
Introduction
Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans,
and motivating people. As seen by the employees, it includes the total pattern of explicit and
implicit actions performed by their leader. (Newstrom, Davis, 1993). In this paper, I will address
the results of two leadership surveys and what I have discovered in relation to my leadership
style, strengths as a leader and areas for improvement.
Leaderships Survey Results
I took two leadership surveys, attached as appendix A and B, from the websites Big Dog
and Little Dog Performance Juxtaposition and Mindtools. I will discuss my results from the
surveys.
Leadership Style Survey
This survey consists of thirty questions to answer about my leadership style beliefs. The
answer is a number from 1 (almost never) to 5 (almost always true). These numbers were then
placed in a column based on the type of leadership style that question pertained to. This survey
gave me a score of 23 for autocratic style and a score of 37 in both democratic and delegative
styles of leadership. I have attached this survey as Appendix A.
What’s Your Leadership Style?
This survey involves answering twelve questions with a, b, or c based on how you would
behave in reality, not how you should behave. The survey then calculates a total and that total
tells you what style of leadership category you fall into. The options are authoritarian,
democratic or delegating. I scored a 25 on this survey which placed me in the category of a
democratic or participative style of leadership. I have attached this survey as Appendix B.
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LEADERSHIP STYLE
My Leadership Style Summary
I have learned that my leadership style primarily based on a democratic or participative
style. The definition of this style of leadership is distributing responsibility among membership,
empowering group members, and aiding the groups’ decision-making process. (Gastil, 1994).
The trademarks of this style are that everyone is encouraged to participate freely, without
judgement and for the leader to take advantage of the diversity of the team.
Leadership Strengths
I set goals, guide team discussions, and make the final decision. I know that my team
have valuable insights and input and because of that, I consult them actively. According to the
survey, “What’s your leadership style” (2020), I tend to set parameters for the work and make the
final decisions, but actively involve my team members in all processes. This builds trust and
commitment between myself my team. It will make members feel valued, engaged, improves
job satisfaction and encourages creativity. This can build a strong team based on mutual respect
and honesty.
Leadership Weaknesses
This style may not be the best style in high pressure situations or where a quick decision
is necessary. It requires time and a level of conflict resolution to hear multiple opinions and
work with all people involved. A consensus can take time and may require a leader to use the
autocratic leadership style, even briefly. This style may also make the group members doubt
their leaders’ abilities if they don’t take control of situations.
Conclusion
I feel that the democratic leadership style serves me the best for my personality, but I am
able to see the need to incorporate aspects of other styles to strengthen my leadership abilities.
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Running head: LEADERSHIP STYLE
Leadership Style Self-Analysis
Patricia Wright
Athabasca University
Nursing 432
Shona Hommy
May 17, 2020
,2
LEADERSHIP STYLE
Leadership Style Self-Analysis
Introduction
Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans,
and motivating people. As seen by the employees, it includes the total pattern of explicit and
implicit actions performed by their leader. (Newstrom, Davis, 1993). In this paper, I will address
the results of two leadership surveys and what I have discovered in relation to my leadership
style, strengths as a leader and areas for improvement.
Leaderships Survey Results
I took two leadership surveys, attached as appendix A and B, from the websites Big Dog
and Little Dog Performance Juxtaposition and Mindtools. I will discuss my results from the
surveys.
Leadership Style Survey
This survey consists of thirty questions to answer about my leadership style beliefs. The
answer is a number from 1 (almost never) to 5 (almost always true). These numbers were then
placed in a column based on the type of leadership style that question pertained to. This survey
gave me a score of 23 for autocratic style and a score of 37 in both democratic and delegative
styles of leadership. I have attached this survey as Appendix A.
What’s Your Leadership Style?
This survey involves answering twelve questions with a, b, or c based on how you would
behave in reality, not how you should behave. The survey then calculates a total and that total
tells you what style of leadership category you fall into. The options are authoritarian,
democratic or delegating. I scored a 25 on this survey which placed me in the category of a
democratic or participative style of leadership. I have attached this survey as Appendix B.
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LEADERSHIP STYLE
My Leadership Style Summary
I have learned that my leadership style primarily based on a democratic or participative
style. The definition of this style of leadership is distributing responsibility among membership,
empowering group members, and aiding the groups’ decision-making process. (Gastil, 1994).
The trademarks of this style are that everyone is encouraged to participate freely, without
judgement and for the leader to take advantage of the diversity of the team.
Leadership Strengths
I set goals, guide team discussions, and make the final decision. I know that my team
have valuable insights and input and because of that, I consult them actively. According to the
survey, “What’s your leadership style” (2020), I tend to set parameters for the work and make the
final decisions, but actively involve my team members in all processes. This builds trust and
commitment between myself my team. It will make members feel valued, engaged, improves
job satisfaction and encourages creativity. This can build a strong team based on mutual respect
and honesty.
Leadership Weaknesses
This style may not be the best style in high pressure situations or where a quick decision
is necessary. It requires time and a level of conflict resolution to hear multiple opinions and
work with all people involved. A consensus can take time and may require a leader to use the
autocratic leadership style, even briefly. This style may also make the group members doubt
their leaders’ abilities if they don’t take control of situations.
Conclusion
I feel that the democratic leadership style serves me the best for my personality, but I am
able to see the need to incorporate aspects of other styles to strengthen my leadership abilities.
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