Coaching Leadership Style

The Coaching Leadership Style was first described by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard in the late 1960s.  The coaching leadership style was also described by Daniel Goleman in 2002 as one of his six leadership styles. The Coaching leader clearly defines roles and tasks, but seeks the input and suggestions from the followers.  Decisions are still made by the leader, but communication style is more two-way.

The coaching leadership style is most appropriated when follower are more responsible, experienced and agreeable.  The coaching leader directs and guides including providing encouragement and inspiration to help motivate the followers. An example of the coaching leader is a head coach of a sports team.

Other forms of this term include - coaching leader, coaching leaders