Seven Ways of Leading

Different leaders exhibit different kinds of action logic—ways in which they interpret their surroundings and react when their power or safety is challenged. In our research of thousands of leaders, we observed seven types of action logics.

The least effective for organizational leadership are the Opportunist and Diplomat; the most effective, the Strategist and Alchemist.

Knowing your own action logic can be the first step toward developing a more effective leadership style.