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Autocratic, or authoritarian, leadership is an extreme leadership style where the sole focus is the leader. The leader only makes choices or decisions based on their own values or beliefs, and do not look to others for consensus, advice or input.

This form of leadership utilizes total independent decision-making on behalf of an organisation. The leader usually possesses total authority and exercises complete power over the people, utilizing guidelines, procedures, and policies to impose their will and perspective on others.

It is an effective leadership for routine jobs, where employees require close supervision and will not question leadership. Employee roles that work for such a leadership style are directing traffic, police work, cleaning, etc.

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You believe in sole decision making and believe your opinion and perspective is the right one. This management style is ideal if you are in an industry where total command is required, like the army or the police force. You believe that specific rules and processes are to be followed without question, and prefer to have that authority over your teams.

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You do not believe in a rigid leadership style, preferring to leverage your empathy and modesty for a more integrative team approach.

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Ensure your role has documented procedures and processes you can adhere to, and enable you as a manager to have the rules in place for your team. You must be self-confident to use this leadership style, as it entails independent decision-making capabilities.

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  • Are you self confident?
  • Do you work to your values and beliefs?
  • Are you in a decision-making role?
  • Can you exercise full authority in your role?

Examples of Autocratic Leaders:

  • Kim Jong-un
  • Albert J. Dunlap
  • Donald Trump
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