Known for being team players, collaborative leaders are typically less authoritative but their strength lies in making others feel valued and listened to.
Character traits: Credit-sharers and good at mediating
Collaborative leaders don’t just collaborate, but they make sure others receive recognition for their hard work. That, in turn, can be crucial for boosting morale.
By listening to others and helping to mediate disputes, collaborative types are able to diffuse problems and encourage better working practices.
Famous collaborative leaders, according to Call Care:
- Abraham Lincoln, former U.S. president
- Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and chief
- Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO
