Why We Made This:
Leadership and management models are vital to understanding organizational behavior, but the sheer number of theories and terminology can quickly become overwhelming. We created these charts to simplify, compare, and explain leadership models and styles, providing a clear, easy-to-follow resource that connects theory to practice.
 
Learning Objectives:
Compare foundational leadership models like Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, Situational Leadership, and Path-Goal Theory.
Understand the differences between transactional and transformational leadership, including their strengths and applications.
Learn about the five types of leadership power — legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent — and how they influence team dynamics and motivation.
Recognize when to apply different leadership approaches based on task structure, employee readiness, and organizational goals.