Democratic leaders often rely on their subordinates to help them make decisions. You invite the opinions of experts, the collective thoughts of the leadership team, and often, input from the greater organization.

This style tends to unearth new ideas from others and helps employees feel like valued members of a team.

What you’re typically awesome at:

• Bringing the group together to discuss and making everyone feel heard

• Weighing input and multiple perspectives before making a decision

What you need to be careful with:

• Taking too long to make a decision because you feel the need to reach a consensus

• Appearing like you’re holding back your own thoughts and opinions