What kind of leader are you?

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There are as many approaches to leadership as there are leaders! So knowing which style you should use can be tricky. Test your knowledge on your leadership style and discover how to adapt to your leadership to suit a wide range of situations.

What kind of leader are you?

Psychologist Kurt Lewin outlined three main leadership styles: Authoritarian, Democratic or Delegating. To be a truly effective leader, learn to develop a wide set of styles to apply as appropriate. Start by taking our quiz, What’s Your Leadership Style?, to discover what kind of leader you are.

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How Good Are Your Leadership Skills?

Watch our video, and then complete the quiz to identify where you already lead effectively, and to explore where your skills need further development. 

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You have the ability to develop each of these skills within yourself. Subscribe to Mind Tools for unlimited access to all our bite-sized resources to help you improve your leadership skills!

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