Affiliative Leadership Style

The Affiliative Leadership Style was first described by Daniel Goleman in 2002, as one of his six leadership styles.  The affiliative leader will promote harmony among the followers, and helps to solve conflict.  The affiliative leader builds teams by making sure the followers feel connected to each other. Followers can expect much praise from this style; unfortunately, poor performance may go unchecked

The affiliative leadership style is most effective when morale is low due to stress, and teambuilding is needed.  For example, when a department reorganizes itself, and followers have a difficult time understanding how they fit together in the new organization.