1) Autocratic Leadership- Autocratic Leadership relies on coercion, and its style is paternalism, arbitrariness, command, and compliance. The autocratic leader gives orders which must be obeyed by the subordinates.
2) Democratic or Participative Leadership- A democratic leader usually gives instructions only after consulting with the group. He sees to it that policies are worked out in group discussion and with the acceptance of the group.
3) Free-Rein or Laisse-Faire Leadership- The leadership style which allows maximum freedom to followers may be called free-rein leadership. It gives employees a high degree of independence in their operations.
4) Paternalistic Leadership- Paternalistic Leadership, the leader assumes that his function is paternal or fatherly.
5) Strategic Leadership- This is a desirable leadership style in many companies because strategic thinking supports multiple types of employees at once. However, leaders who operate this way can set a dangerous precedent with respect to how many people they can support at once, and what the best direction for the company really is if everyone is getting their way at all times.
6) Transformational Leadership- Transformational leadership is always transforming and improving upon the company's conventions. Employees might have a basic set of tasks and goals that they complete every week or month, but the leader is constantly pushing them outside of their comfort zone.
7) Transactional Leadership- Transactional leaders are fairly common today. These managers reward their employees for precisely the work they do. A marketing team that receives a scheduled bonus for helping generate a certain number of leads by the end of the quarter is a common example of transactional leadership.
8) Bureaucratic Leadership- Bureaucratic leaders go by the books. This style of leadership might listen and consider the input of employees unlike autocratic leadership but the leader tends to reject an employee's input if it conflicts with company policy or past practices.
I think I have democratic leadership style. Cause, I take any desiccation and gives instructions only after consulting with the group members.