Employee-centered leaders are committed to the success of each and every one of their team members. They often feel comfortable delegating tasks and are concerned with the personal and professional growth of their subordinates.

They work hard to make sure employees feel they have a path to advance and achieve their individual goals. This type of leader tends to thrive at the executive level as their focus on relationship-building and morale propels the team forward.

What you’re typically awesome at:

• Helping people realize their fullest potential Facilitating relationships across teams
• Making employees feel respected, trusted, and valued

What you need to be careful with:

• Focusing on your grand vision so much that you miss opportunities to contribute at a granular level
• Keeping key tasks and projects on your radar
• Sugarcoating difficult news or information