As we consider that a team does not have a meaning without a leader, in the same way, a leader does not have any meaning without his/her team or group of subjects. A leader can beholder of an effective designation, but an effective designation holder cannot always possess leadership qualities. A leader is defined as the possessor of the support, faith, and trust of his team of subjects, who is the basic follower of the rule “Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM).” A Leader is the one who wisely knows the matter of interest of his team members.
There are people who possess different types of leadership qualities and handle their teams respectively. Based on the quality people possess there are three basic types of leadership styles, they are: -
• Authoritative or Autocratic Leadership: - A leader who follows an authoritative or autocratic leadership style is the one who undermines the suggestion of his team members. Exerts his/her authority and Forces their decision on his/her subjects.
• Democratic or Participative Leadership: - A leader who follows a democratic or participative leadership style is the one who includes his/her subjects in the decision-making process but keeps the power of final say with him/her.
• Free-Reign or Laissez-Faire Leadership: - A leader who follows a free-reign or laissez-faire leadership style is the one who provides no guidance to the team with the power of decision making delegated to the team members.
As per Mr. Shailesh Rajpal, Founder and Director of Rajpal Group, Democratic or Participative Leadership is the most suitable leadership style for a company, which surely is. Mr. Shailesh Rajpal himself is a democratic leader as he allows the employees to grow and develop in the professional environment while consulting him.