
Affiliative leadership
An affiliative leader prizes harmony and good relationships above
all else. He or she goes to great lengths to ensure that people relate
well together and that strong bonds between leader and team
members, and among the team, are established. They will frequently
treat the team to a meal out; they will celebrate successes openly;
they will make sure no one is left out and that no resentment or
injustice is allowed to fester.
Affiliative leaders give positive feedback continually, which is
something that staff in most workplaces are starved of, and this has a
powerful impact on performance.
Communication and trust are high priorities, ...