What Type of Leader Are You?
By understanding this, you can overcome your weaknesses and seek out roles that play to your strengths
When you think leader, what comes to mind? Somebody confident and assertive, or quiet and self-deprecating? Maybe it's a combination of these.
Not all leaders are cut from the same cloth. For instance, somebody who maintains complete control might be perfect for a complex, sprawling organization — but the same person wouldn't necessarily be well suited for a creative organization, where collaboration is vital.
In the book The Nine Types of Leader, James Ashton identifies nine types of effective leadership styles. Do these people have anything in common? Do they share any similar behaviors and philosophies? Their impact is more significant than mere numbers on a balance sheet. Their personalities dramatically set the tone of their organization.
Alpha leaders are charismatic, dedicated monarchs
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe — chairman of the world's largest food company, Nestlé, is an Alpha leader, charming, confident, and striking. His strong personality has played a key role in leading a company worth billions in annual sales.
