Leadership is very important to the success of a company. However, leaders tend tend to differ in the way they interact with employees and team members. This presentation covers the top three leaders and their management styles.

1. Successful Leadership
Characteristics
By: Ryan Bisanz

2. Leaders are an integral part of the
long term success of any team and
organization. When executed right,
leaders can build up morale,
support company missions and
embody the exemplary employee.
Below is a list of some of the most
recognized characteristics of great
leaders around the world.

3. 1. Charismatic Leaders
The most recognized icon for this role is
Oprah Winfrey. As one of the richest
women in the world, Oprah has build an
empire by appealing to her viewers, and
using the power of her personality to turn
books into best sellers overnight, change
the course of stocks and now run her
own television network. Her worldwide
recognition continues to increase, as she
expands her businesses to movie
production, acting and television. !

4. 2. Innovative Leaders
Launching his first business only at age 16,
Richard Branson has been the icon of
innovation in the field of technology and
product manufacturing. Branson has since
expanded his businesses to communication,
music, and even space tourism. Behaviors of
leaders like Richard Branson, include thinking
outside the box, applying innovative and
creative ways to resolve problems and
creating a learning environment where
employees can grow professionally and
develop skills for the future. !

5. 3. Command and Control
This leader we are most familiar
with. He is the guy that thoroughly
follows the rules and expects his
team to behave the same way.
The iconic figure to represent this
characteristic would be the head
coach of NY Giants, Tom
Coughlin. Known to as a
disciplinarian that takes his work
very seriously, Coughlin’s
reputation precedes his focus in
winning super-bowls and meeting
long term goals. !

6. Although this is a brief outline of just a few leadership styles, many
people agree that your managing style can change as your role and
responsibilities mature. The full comprehensive list flung here.