Task-centered leaders will make sure things get done. They’ve got their eye on the prize and are great at facilitating subordinates to complete a larger task.

While a task-centered leader is detail-oriented and precise, they can also tend to keep tabs on their subordinates’ work and progress, and be pretty vocal about specifics and deadlines.

What you’re typically awesome at:

• Making lists, plans, and schedules
• Helping the team understand their responsibility
• Keeping everyone on track and ensuring quality work

What you need to be careful with:

• Causing employees to feel micromanaged or not trusted
• Focusing on the nitty-gritty so much that you lose sight of the larger picture
• Becoming autocratic