There are four main styles, or segments of leadership that people fall into. These Four Segments also affect the culture of a company. Ultimately they determine the success or failure of a company.
Volunteer Leaders
These leaders are the first to raise their hand, the first to share a story, the first to serve their fellow teammates and the most willing to take on a project. These volunteer leaders know what they are capable of, want to share their knowledge, experience and want others to succeed. These volunteer leaders want to succeed and they want to succeed with others and through others.
Reluctant Leaders
These leaders have the ability and the capability. Reluctant Leaders for some reason need or want to be invited to be leaders. Reluctant Leaders will step up to the challenge when asked, you need to ask though. Once they are in the leadership role, they lead with as much energy and passion as a Volunteer Leader. Be sure not to overlook Reluctant Leaders. Reluctant Leaders can be the next wave of great leaders in your company. With confidence and empowerment they can become Volunteer Leaders.
Followers
There are some people that are just not going to lead. They don’t want to lead. Followers have no desire to lead. You can’t lead unless you have someone who follows, so Followers are needed. Be careful though, don’t confuse a Follower with a Reluctant Leader.
Second Guessers
Warning! Warning! Warning! Second Guessers will destroy the culture of a company. Second Guessers make it impossible for a company to grow. Second Guessers will tear a company down. They drain the energy and enthusiasm of a company. Second Guessers are neither Volunteer Leaders or Reluctant Leaders. Second Guessers wait for others to make decisions, to chose a direction, and to cast a vision. They do what Second Guessers do, they second guess. Second Guessers don’t lead, they gossip, spread rumors and try to spread doubt. The thing that is scary about Second Guessers, is that they can influence and they can lead, it’s just in the wrong direction.
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