Coercive Leadership Style

The Coercive Leadership Style was first described by Daniel Goleman in 2002 as one of his six leadership styles.  The coercive leader demands immediate compliance to his orders.  The coercive leader has a style that is best described as - Do what I tell you, or else.  The coercive leader accomplishes tasks by bullying and sometimes even demeaning the followers.

The coercive leadership style is best used in situations where the company or followers require a complete turnaround attempt.  For example, it is effective during disasters or dealing with under performing employees, usually as a last resort.

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