I was recently reading Clarke Green’s article called “3 Styles of Leadership”. Here is an overview. I highly recommend the article: http://scoutmastercg.com/three-leadership-styles/
Which kind of leader are you? Where should you be? Do you lead by fear, demand, laissez faire, mix? I know and have experienced all 3. I have seen all 3 in parents. Which do you want to become?
Why is this important? Because many young men will become Missionaries one day and will ALL lead, even if only as a Senior Companion. Which style do you think would be best? Why?
Overview of Three Leadership Styles
Responsive | Authoritarian | Permissive |
Motivated by making others successful | Motivated by status, respect, and rewards | Looking for approval and friendship |
High expectations | High demands | Low expectations |
Assertive, not intrusive or restrictive | Strict rules and punishment | Few demands, rules or guidelines |
Expects independent, age-appropriate behavior | Expects conformity and compliance | Low expectations of maturity and self-control |
Encourages independent reason-based decision making | Little opportunity for autonomy or decision making | Sometimes over-indulgent response to wishes or needs |
Democratic | Despotic | Lenient |
Explains motives clearly | Requests for explanation considered disrespectful | Tries to adapt expectations to behavior |
Discussions encouraged | Orders obeyed without explanation | Allows impulsive misconduct |
Responses to misbehavior are measured and consistent | Responds to misbehavior with punishment | Demands little accountability |