3 Types of Leaders.

Three Types of Leaders

1. Player
2. Coach
3. Scout

• Player – This type of leader loves playing the game. Whether it is in the business world or in church world, this leader loves getting their hands dirty and doing all the work.  The problem with this is that they leave nothing for everyone else.  The are not team leaders, but silos unto themselves.  Ultimately, the growth of the organization is severely limited with this type of leadership. Growth stops when the limits of the leader is reached.

• Coach – This type of leader helps those under his/her leadership learn to be their best. They are builders and realize that they cannot do it all by themselves. A coach can handle growth because they enable other to join in the cause.

• Scout – This leader is able to see the potential in others.  The are in their best element when finding where to place new recruits. This person is also an excellent networker. They understand that their success is based in finding the best person to fill a certain spot on the team and to do this well requires good connections.

As a leader, we will all, from time to time, play each of these roles in order to get the job accomplished, but the most effective leaders are those whose roles are typically the “Coach” or the “Scout,” or a combination of both.  I encourage you to examine how you are leading. Are you a silo or a team player. Do you find talent or make the talent even better.

Let’s hear your thoughts!