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Which of These 4 Leadership Styles Best Describes You? Figuring out which of the four primary leadership styles you follow can enhance your communication skills.

By Mike Phillips

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mike Phillips discusses four distinct management styles. Each style has its own positive and negative connotations, and of course vary among different personalities. Determining your personal leadership style can clear the pathways for communication with your employees.

Take a look at the four styles mentioned in the video and see if you fit into a one of the following:

  1. Authoritarian
  2. Democratic or participative
  3. Laissez-faire
  4. Paternal

Click the video to hear more about each style from Mike Phillips.

Related: Successful People Often Share These 2 Traits

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Mike Phillips

Digital Executive, Motivational Speaker, and Leadership Coach

Michael "Mike" Phillips is a Digital Executive, Motivational Speaker, and Leadership Coach. He has more than 25 years in coaching and leadership. Mike hosts a weekly podcast for sales and leadership titled "The FRONT." One of Mike's driving purposes is to help YOU grow and go further in business and to develop the next generation of business leaders.

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