5 Leadership Styles You Can Learn to Become a Better Team Leader

Being a great team leader isn’t just about giving orders, it’s about understanding your people, adapting your style, and getting the best out of every individual. Whether you’re managing a team in the office, remotely, or a hybrid mix, learning the right leadership styles can boost morale, productivity, and teamwork.With the mixed of generations at the workplace, from Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z and upcoming Generation Alpha, you must master all types of leadership style to cater to your team, regardless of their age. 

Here are 5 leadership styles every managers/ team leaders / supervisors should master 👇

1️⃣ Transformational Leadership

✨ Motivates the team to achieve more than they thought possible
🚀 Focuses on vision, innovation, and pushing limits
💬 Great for fast-changing industries and high-growth teams

2️⃣ Democratic Leadership – Value Every Voice

🗳 Encourages input from all team members
🧠 Builds strong collaboration and team buy-in
🤝 Perfect for creative, cross-functional teams

3️⃣ Coaching Leadership – Unlock Potential

🎯 Focuses on individual strengths and long-term development
📈 Helps team members grow with constructive feedback
👩‍🏫 Great for upskilling and succession planning

4️⃣ Autocratic Leadership – Lead with Clarity

📢 Makes decisions quickly in high-pressure situations
🛠 Ensures structure and control during critical operations
🚧 Useful for high-risk industries like construction or logistics

5️⃣ Servant Leadership – Put Your Team First

❤️ Empowers team members to lead themselves
🙌 Focuses on empathy, support, and team wellbeing
🌱 Builds trust and loyalty across all levels

So, which type of leaders are you? Great leaders don’t just manage, they adapt, coach, and inspire. 

Employers who invest in leadership training for their managers are building the foundation for stronger, more cohesive teams. Having leaders who understand various leadership styles is key to increasing engagement, reducing turnover, and improving performance across the board.

By sending your managers/ team leaders / supervisors to HRD Corp claimable training with OTC Training Centre Sdn Bhd, you’re not just fulfilling a development need, you’re strengthening your company’s culture and future growth. With expert trainers, practical role-plays, and post-training support, we ensure your leaders are ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Don’t let outdated leadership hold your team back! Upgrade your managers’ capabilities today!