hbr- leadership that gets results
This is a PDF document titled "hbr- leadership that gets results.pdf" created in July 2025. It contains a detailed Harvard Business Review article by Daniel Goleman discussing six distinct leadership styles derived from emotional intelligence competencies. The article explains how effective leaders flexibly use these styles—coercive, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching—to improve organizational climate and business performance. It includes research findings, practical examples, and guidance on developing emotional intelligence to enhance leadership effectiveness. The content is educational and analytical, aimed at business professionals and leaders.
Questions this document answers
The article emphasizes that leadership style should be a strategic choice, based on emotional intelligence competencies, rather than a fixed trait tied to temperament.
Emotional intelligence underpins the six leadership styles and allows leaders to flexibly switch styles depending on the situation for better organizational climate and performance.
It inhibits organizational flexibility, damages motivation and responsibility, reduces employee pride, and has a negative long-term impact on climate and morale.
It is less effective when leading experts who are more experienced, or if the leader becomes overbearing, undermining team spirit.
Because exclusive use can allow mediocrity and leave employees without clear constructive feedback on improvement.