4 Types of Telling-Style Leadership Styles Explained #3384692 (License: Personal Use)

This infographic illustrates four authoritative leadership styles where leaders direct rather than collaborate: the Pacesetter leads by example and sets high standards; the Autocratic leader makes unilateral decisions using command-and-control tactics; the Bureaucratic leader relies on rules, hierarchy, and procedures; and the Transactional leader motivates through rewards, penalties, and structured exchanges. Each quadrant uses symbolic visuals to convey core traits and team interactions.

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