Fast PacedOutgoing

Slower PacedReserved

Relationship OrientedSupportive

Task Oriented Controlling

StrengthsOpportunity Focused

Results OrientedPossible Over Use

DemandingImpatient

StrengthsGood Listener

Loyal & SupportivePossible Over Use

PassiveSlow to Change

StrengthsCritical ThinkerDetail Oriented

Possible Over UseCritical of Self & Others

Detached

GoalsControlDominanceChallenge

ConcernsLoss of ControlCriticism

GoalsBeing LikedStatusFun Activities

ConcernsRejectionLoss of Influence

GoalsPrecisionOrderProper Behavior

ConcernsPoor QualityEmotionalism

GoalsStabilityHarmonySupport

ConcernsConflictHarm to Others

StrengthsPeople Oriented

PersuasivePossible Over Use

Too VocalUnfocused

Application of the LSI Assessment

LSI leadership style information is useful in strengthening leadership behavior and interacting with others. It is also useful in understanding others behavior and developing strategies for relating more effectively to them.

It is not necessary or practical to try to change your interactive style but it is helpful to be conscious of how you can best communicate with others and flex your style as necessary. It is also important to know your natural strengths as well as areas you can improve upon.

A persons leadership style is not necessarily reflected in their values or the role they must play. Values may not be obvious in any person until coming to understand them. In addition, regardless of leadership style or interactive characteristics, the expected role a person must play can affect the way they appear outwardly or within specific contexts.

When leading or interacting with others consider their interactive style, their values and therole they believe they fill in order to improve upon how you relate to them. Try to “walk in their shoes”. Effective leaders flex their leadership style depending upon the situation and the needs of others.

Perfectionist

Influencer

Enabler

MSR Leadership Style Indicator Characteristics and Application

Driver

StyleSimilarities

Situational Assessment

Effective leadership is the ability to establish or promote positive direction for others and gain their willingness to follow in specific situations. When using LSI information consider that each leadership style has strengths that may have value depending upon the situation. The style information identified by the LSI is an important consideration in gaining commitment and building mutual respect necessary for leadership success.

Leaders must recognize how they are perceived and balance their natural behaviors withcomplementary behaviors when necessary. Good leaders understand what is important to others and flex their style to better match others needs and the situation. They understand how roles fit the requirements of leading depending upon the specific situation they mustlead in and balance their natural style with complementary behavior as necessary. The LSI provides a framework for such balance.

Roles - Our place with others and what is expected in respect to them

Values - Rewards, interests and goals that are important to us as individuals

Style – How we interact, lead, and communicate with others

Style Roles

Values

In addition to styles and roles, personal values have a significant effect upon how leaders are perceived and the level of commitment they earn gain. Their values reflect principles which will either gain or reduce the level of respect they earn.

Effective leaders must consider and integrate information from all three dimensions to be successful in team and group settings.