{"id":173,"date":"2021-04-02T17:36:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T17:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2021-04-02T17:36:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T17:36:14","slug":"learn-what-kind-of-leader-you-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/learn-what-kind-of-leader-you-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn What Kind of Leader You Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1011618_MWS-NationalInsuranceRecruitersAssociationApril-Learn-What-Kind-of-Leader-You-Are_040121-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1011618_MWS-NationalInsuranceRecruitersAssociationApril-Learn-What-Kind-of-Leader-You-Are_040121-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1011618_MWS-NationalInsuranceRecruitersAssociationApril-Learn-What-Kind-of-Leader-You-Are_040121-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1011618_MWS-NationalInsuranceRecruitersAssociationApril-Learn-What-Kind-of-Leader-You-Are_040121-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1011618_MWS-NationalInsuranceRecruitersAssociationApril-Learn-What-Kind-of-Leader-You-Are_040121.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all have the opportunity to take a leadership role in our work lives. Sure, if you\u2019re in charge of others on paper, it\u2019s expected of you. But you can show leadership initiative and skills no matter where you land on the company org chart. And developing your leadership style is an excellent move if you\u2019re hoping to advance in your role.<\/p>\n<h3>Understand your leadership style<\/h3>\n<p>You can make the most of what you\u2019ve got when you understand where you\u2019re coming from. That\u2019s why it helps to recognize your leadership style:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This leadership style involves the leader handing out instructions and then offering either rewards or penalties for how others respond.<\/li>\n<li>Leaders of this type attempt to inspire others and thus change the group they\u2019re leading. They\u2019re good at establishing trust and rallying people around them.<\/li>\n<li>A servant leader is all about putting others first. They place the needs of teammates above their own. Their goal is to help others reach goals.<\/li>\n<li>Like a democracy, this type of leader wants everyone to be involved in the decision-making process. A meeting or project is successful if everyone has contributed.<\/li>\n<li>Just the opposite, an autocratic leader uses a \u201cdo as I say\u201d type of style. They frequently issue orders for others to obey and make decisions on behalf of those around them.<\/li>\n<li>Often, a bureaucratic leader gains power because it\u2019s where they fall on the org chart. They\u2019re all about the rules and prefer a clear set of steps and systems for how things are done.<\/li>\n<li>Like a transformational leader, a charismatic leader can inspire others through their passion and personality. They may not even realize they\u2019re attempting to lead if inspirational speeches and presentations come naturally to them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laissez-Faire.<\/strong> This \u201chands-off\u201d approach to leadership involves the leader supplying others with everything they need to do the job. But then taking a step back and letting people do their work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What kind of leader are you?<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve recognized your leadership style, you can take steps to develop (or change!) it. What seems to work well, and what do you need to develop? How do people usually react to you? Developing leadership skills is a great tool for a successful career.<\/p>\n<h3>Are you looking for a new job?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an insurance professional and you\u2019re ready to grow in your role, InsuranceRecruiters.com can help. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/main\/sendform\/4\/18\/3474\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/candidate\/search_jobs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/New-Contact-US-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/New-Contact-US-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/insurancerecruiters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/New-Contact-US-3-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have the opportunity to take a leadership role in our work lives. 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