Quiet reflective leader – while we can intelligently affirm that leaders can be extroverts and introverts; it is the introvert that is faced with the ‘judgment’ whether they can inspire others?   The quiet leader may get minimized in a group, if they are overpowered by a ‘talk at’ peer or boss.  The quiet leader will need to assert themselves to be heard while maintaining their reflective approach.

The quiet reflective leader can be the most effective when they are clear on the desired outcome, and work to have the team engaged in the solutions.

Servant leader – their values drive their actions in a very pure way.  They are easy for others with like values to follow.   It is the similarity of their values that drive the group toward their goal.  The servant leader guides; they are the role model that stands shoulder to shoulder with their team.   A true servant leader will find it difficult to work in a political environment, where personal agendas drive actions and agendas, or in an environment is dictated by strong egos or arrogance.

Low ego leader – their low ego, won’t smack their successes in the faces of others.  They are similar to the servant leader – they don’t require the limelight or applause to affirm their value.  Because of this, they sometime remove themselves from the ‘stage of leadership.

The fixer – the person you count on to ‘get it right’, to ‘to correct the gap’.  Often they are viewed as great implementers, but may not receive credit as a strategic thinker.   The ‘fixer’ has honed their people skills, and has an uncanny vision of seeing the necessary steps to avoid danger.  It is that same thought process that can be very beneficial to strategic planning…they understand the desired outcome, and can visualize a roadmap to achieve the goal.