The 4 Leadership Styles (And Which One Builds Lasting Value)

Leadership in 2026 is not about choosing the "best" style, it's about knowing when to use the right one.

In this third episode of the Leadership Series, Stefania Arca and Tom Lawrence explore the 4 leadership styles every founder, CEO, and project leader must understand to build a strong, scalable, and exit-ready business.

What we cover:
1. Commander: The old-school, task-driven leader. Still common, often fast — but dangerously outdated for long-term growth.
2. Coach: Focused on development, trust, and relationships — ideal for building high-performance teams.
3. Visionary: Big-picture thinking, future-focused, inspiring — perfect for growth, innovation, and transformation.
4. Collaborator: Empowers teams, listens to feedback, co-creates solutions — essential for complex service businesses.

🔍 You’ll learn when to apply each style, the risks of using the wrong one, and why most leaders over-rely on the Commander model, even when it’s costing them people, performance, and peace of mind.

Stefania shares tactical insights from real-life project leadership and Tom highlights the emotional impact of poor leadership, including high turnover, disengagement, and burnout. If your team feels stuck or your leadership is on repeat, this episode is your mirror.

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