Join Our 5-Day Leadership Styles Challenge
And gain clarity on how you lead
You and I probably work in completely different industries. But at the end of the day, we also probably want the same thing – to be respected, trusted, and able to guide our teams toward work that matters.
Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
But when you don’t know how you naturally lead – or how others experience your style – it’s easy to second-guess yourself, lose credibility, or struggle to motivate your team. Instead of inspiring trust and alignment, you risk frustration, disengagement, and missed opportunities.
That’s exactly why we put together a new 5-day Leadership Styles Challenge for you!
It will give you clarity on your leadership approach and help you lead with greater confidence, influence, and impact.
The challenge starts Monday, October 6th. Be sure you’re subscribed to participate.
What You’ll Get From This Challenge
Each day of this 5-day series explores one key dimension of leadership. By the end, you’ll have a clear picture of your personal leadership style – and how to use it more intentionally.
Here’s what we’ll help you discover:
✅ Whether you lean toward transactional or transformational leadership
✅ Your level of adaptability when situations shift
✅ If you naturally focus more on tasks or people
✅ How strongly you’re inclined to lead
✅ Your overarching leadership style: Authoritarian, Democratic, or Laissez-faire
Here’s What to Expect
Day 1: Transactional or Transformational?
See whether you thrive by providing clear structure and consistency or by painting a vision and inspiring change. Knowing this helps you understand how you naturally motivate others.
Day 2: How Adaptable Are You?
Learn how well you adjust when circumstances shift. High adaptability can mean resilience and flexibility, lower adaptability highlights where steadiness or consistency might be your strength. Either way, you’ll gain insight into how you navigate uncertainty.
Day 3: People or Task Focus?
Uncover whether your energy naturally goes toward building relationships or achieving results. Recognizing this balance helps you understand how you influence morale, accountability, and productivity in your team.
Day 4: Your Leadership Inclination
Gauge whether stepping into leadership feels natural, situational, or something you prefer to avoid. Understanding your inclination helps you set realistic expectations for your growth – and use your strengths more intentionally.
Day 5: Your Leadership Style
Bring it all together by identifying whether your style is Authoritarian, Democratic, or Laissez-faire. This clarity shows you how others likely experience your leadership and helps you lead with more confidence and purpose.
How to Join This Challenge
If you’re a paying subscriber, you’re all set – the challenge will arrive in your inbox automatically.
Free subscribers will have access to Day 1 and previews of subsequent days. To participate fully, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription.
Still a free subscriber? Claim your welcome discount to save 30% on an annual subscription.
Upgrading will give you access to this Leadership Styles Challenge plus our complete leadership development archive, including articles on:
Resolving conflict at work
Working with people who share your personality type
Building critical thinking skills with a mindset audit
Managing stress at work
Helping team members stay productive
Identifying personalities at work
Leading remote (or hybrid) teams
Developing personal leadership skills
Managing up to your boss
Developing resilience as a leader
Earning the respect of your team
Navigating workplace change
Leading with emotional intelligence
See You Monday
Understanding your leadership style truly has the potential to be transformative. When you know how you lead, you can communicate better, adapt smarter, and inspire with greater impact.
I can’t wait to explore this with you in the challenge.
Talk soon,
Carly from the 16Personalities Team
P.S. If you’re short on time and want the straight answer – “just tell me my leadership style!” – then don’t miss Day 1. We’ll share a handy shortcut you might find helpful. 😄