Leadership Styles:

Good leadership starts with understanding what drives you

Why drivers are crucial for leadership

Every leader looks at the same situation from a different perspective.

One seeks connection first, while another wants to decide immediately. Some gain energy from structure and clarity, while others create space for innovation or entrepreneurship.

None of these approaches is better than the other. Effective leadership arises when you understand which motivations influence your behavior and when you can consciously switch between different styles.

Six drivers, six perspectives on leadership

The leadership styles below are archetypes: recognizable ways in which motivations can become visible in leadership. They help to understand differences and recognize qualities, but they are not labels. Most leaders combine multiple styles and employ different qualities depending on the context.

01
Yellow leadership

The Visionary

The Visionary inspires with ideas, asks critical questions, and looks ahead. They help organizations view complex issues from new perspectives and guide innovation.

Strong in

• Developing vision

• Strategy

• Innovation

• Complex issues

Point of attention

Translating ideas into concrete execution.

The Visionary
02
Orange leadership

The Entrepreneur

The Entrepreneur sees opportunities, stimulates ambition, and brings energy. They challenge people to take responsibility and achieve results.

Strong in

• Realizing growth

• Capturing opportunities

• Entrepreneurship

• Accelerating change

Point of attention

Maintain sufficient focus on support and collaboration.

The Entrepreneur
03
Blue leadership

The Driver

The Manager ensures clarity, quality, and predictability. They create clear frameworks and help teams collaborate effectively.

Strong in

• Processes

• Quality

• Planning

• Structure

Point of Attention

Allowing room for flexibility and experimentation.

The Driver
04
Green leadership

The People Manager

The People manager invests in people. They develop talent, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where colleagues can grow.

Strong in

  1. Coaching
  2. Team development
  3. Trust
  4. Collaboration

Point of attention

Also provide timely direction and make choices.

The People Manager
05
Purple leadership

The Nestor

The Nestor builds trust, culture, and connection. They strengthen the identity of a team or organization and ensure continuity.

Strong in

• Culture

• Connection

• Trust

• Collaboration

Point of attention

Provide enough space for change and new ideas.

The Nestor
06
Red leadership

The Authority

The Authority takes responsibility, makes clear choices, and creates movement. They provide direction and ensure that plans are executed.

Strong in

• Decision-making

• Focus

• Responsibility

• Execution

Point of attention

Also make room for other perspectives.

The Authority

Which leadership style suits you?

Most leaders do not identify with just one style. A Management Drives profile shows which drives motivate you the most and how they become visible in your way of leading.

This insight helps you to:

• Lead more consciously;

• Better connect with different employees;

• Communicate more effectively;

• Collaborate more strongly;

• Further develop your leadership.


Good leadership sometimes requires a different style

Every situation demands something different from a leader.

A change process, for example, requires different qualities than guiding a new team or making a difficult decision. By gaining insight into your own preferred style and the motivations within your team, you can more consciously switch between different ways of leading.

Effective leadership is therefore not about one ideal style, but about the ability to align with what people and situations need.

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