Professional development is ongoing and occurs in all positions. In my current professional development work I am exploring my leadership style. As a trusted colleague, would you please fill out the following information for me regarding my leadership style?

Below are listed six leadership styles identified by Goleman:

Coercive, Authoritative, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Coaching.

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The following are the six leadership styles Goleman identified (2000, pp. 82-83):

1. Coercive - the leader demands compliance. ("Do what I tell you.")

2. Authoritative - the leader mobilizes people toward a vision. ("Come with me.")

3. Affiliative - the leader creates harmony and builds emotional bonds. ("People come first.")

4. Democratic - the leader forges consensus through participation. ("What do you think?")

5. Pacesetting - the leader sets high standards for performance. ("Do as I do, now.")

6. Coaching - the leader develops people for the future. ("Try this.")