The goal of many individuals is to advance their efficacy as a leader throughout their careers. It’s often debated what differentiates a manager from a leader; some distinguish the two by saying managers do things right while leaders do the right thing. Exploring the meaning of various leadership styles helps us better understand our personal style. We might see our characteristics mimic mainly one style, or our style might represent a combination of various styles based on the situation or circumstances.
Reflect on the six leadership styles presented in Chapter 3 in Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework for Success (Dann, 2022). Then, develop an original response to the following question:
Looking back at the various positions in your professional life, determine which leadership style you have used the most. Has your leadership style been constant, or has it changed throughout your career? Provide two detailed examples and support them using the text.
Comment on the posts of at least two classmates APA citations are required only for the original response.
