Types of Leadership
Involves team members in decision-making but retains the final say.
Democratic (Participative) Leadership
A project manager admits to stakeholders that a deadline won't be met due to internal issues, taking full responsibility and outlining next steps transparently.
Integrity
A team member is struggling with personal issues affecting their performance. The leader takes time to listen, offers flexible deadlines, and connects them with counseling resources.
Empathy
A leader hides important information about financial troubles from employees and investors.
Unethical - Deception
Doing what is right, legally and morally, even when no one is watching.
Integrity
Hands-off approach; allows team members to make most decisions.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
A department head clearly explains a complex restructuring plan to both senior executives and junior employees, tailoring the message to each audience.
Clear Communication
A manager holds a transparent meeting explaining company layoffs, addressing concerns openly, and reassuring employees about support systems.
Communication
A leader actively listens to team concerns and incorporates diverse perspectives into decision-making.
Ethical - Respect for Others
Providing time and talent willingly without expecting financial compensation.
Volunteer Service
Focuses on serving the needs of the team first, empowering others to grow and succeed.
Servant Leadership
Mid-project, the client's needs change drastically. The leader shifts the strategy, reassigns roles, and motivates the team to embrace the new direction.
Adaptability
A sales leader discovers that a top-performing employee has been inflating numbers. Rather than ignoring it, the leader confronts the issue openly and enforces ethical standards.
Integrity
A CEO takes responsibility for a company mistake publicly, then leads efforts to fix it.
Ethical - Accountability
Striving for the highest quality in all endeavors.
Excellence
Focused on long-term goals and inspiring people toward a shared vision.
Visionary Leadership
A CEO foresees market changes due to AI and pivots the company toward automation before competitors, inspiring the team with a compelling 5-year plan.
Visionary
A new leader presents a bold new plan to stakeholders despite initial skepticism and stands firm in their approach.
Confidence
Favoritism and Nepotism Promoting friends or family members regardless of qualifications or performance.
Unethical - Favoritism and Nepotism
Treating others as you wish to be treated, valuing diversity and differing opinions.
Respect
Gives clear instructions and closely supervises work. Useful in crises or with inexperienced teams.
Directive Leadership
After being passed over for a promotion, a leader continues to support their team with enthusiasm and uses the feedback to improve and grow.
Resilience
A leader fosters cross-departmental teamwork by organizing joint workshops, encouraging open dialogue, and celebrating shared successes.
Collaboration
A manager applies rules consistently and rewards employees based on merit, avoiding favoritism.
If you had to make a 5th core value for CAP, what would it be and why?
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