What Type of Leader are You?
- kate8929
- Jul 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 25, 2025
Discover your unique leadership style and how it shapes your approach to leading teams and achieving goals.
Answer the following questions (without overthinking!) to uncover your leadership type. At the end, find your style description and suggestions on how coaching can help you grow as a leader.
1. When making decisions, what is your preferred approach?
A) Analyze all data carefully before deciding.
B) Gather input from my team and weigh their perspectives.
C) Trust my gut feeling based on experience.
D) Seek consensus and prioritize harmony.
2. How do you typically handle conflict within your team?
A) Address issues head-on and set clear boundaries.
B) Encourage open dialogue to understand everyone’s viewpoint.
C) Avoid conflict and hope it resolves naturally.
D) Mediate and find compromises everyone can accept.
3. What motivates you most as a leader?
A) Delivering measurable results and hitting targets.
B) Helping others develop and grow their skills.
C) Innovating and trying new ways to solve problems.
D) Maintaining a positive and supportive team culture.
4. How do you prefer to communicate with your team?
A) Direct and clear, focusing on facts and expectations.
B) Collaborative and inclusive, encouraging feedback.
C) Informal and spontaneous, adapting as needed.
D) Gentle and empathetic, making sure everyone feels heard.
5. How do you respond to challenges or setbacks?
A) Analyze what went wrong and adjust plans strategically.
B) Rally the team and encourage learning from mistakes.
C) Look for creative alternatives or new directions.
D) Focus on team morale and emotional support.
Your Leadership Style Results:
Mostly A’s – The Decisive Achiever: You lead with confidence and clarity, valuing results and efficiency. Coaching can help you refine strategic planning and manage team dynamics effectively.
Mostly B’s – The Empathetic Facilitator: You prioritize people and collaboration. Coaching will support your skills in conflict resolution and empowering others to lead.
Mostly C’s – The Innovative Visionary: You thrive on creativity and change, inspiring your team with new ideas. Coaching can assist you in grounding your vision with practical execution.
Mostly D’s – The Collaborative Harmonizer: You focus on harmony and support within your team. Coaching will enhance your leadership presence and decision-making confidence.
And for those of you who have a blend of answers (like me!) you are perfect candidates for coaching! You are already most likely, thinking about how to blend your own personal values, authentic style and the wellbeing of your team and balance these priorities with the prosperity of your business.
Ready to Grow Your Leadership?
Your leadership style is just the start. Coaching can unlock your potential and help you lead with greater impact. Book a free strategy session here: https://www.kocoaching.com.au/book-online





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