After learning about the textbook knowledge of what are the six leadership styles, how they work, their pros and cons, and when they are best implemented, I realize that at an almost unconscious level I easily traverse the use cases for each. I've certainly had the opportunity to learn from major mistakes, such as being too coercive or authoritative, but I navigate using coaching, affiliative, and the other styles based on the employees of my team and the environment (flexibility to get the job done, freedom to try new ways/strategies, and more).
