There is a fundamental choice that leaders make–consciously or unconsciously–when leading people. You either lean toward orienting around tasks or prioritize supporting people. Understanding how these ...

True leaders realize there is always room for improvement. Recognizing that you are a task-oriented leader means you have already taken the important first steps to analyze your own leadership style.

Most leaders naturally tend more toward one of the two main leadership styles – task leadership and social leadership. Both styles can be effective in specific situations, and leaders should strive to ...

Leadership theories have typically distinguished between a task-oriented leader and a people/ relationship-oriented leader. Some people are naturally good at accomplishing tasks and are focused on the ...

In the dynamic world of business management, one size rarely fits all when it comes to leadership and organizational strategy. Contingency theory in management recognizes this reality by proposing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. Not according to a new study that looked at job satisfaction ...

A new study based on Mars Desert Research Station commanders’ reports reveals differences in female and male leadership behaviour. Although both genders are task-focused, women tend to be more ...