Leadership Modes

Leadership stalls when you stay in one mode.
The best leaders adjust in real time.

Because leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s a dynamic blend of:

🧠 Coaching
⚙️ Consulting
🌱 Mentoring
📋 Managing

Let’s break them down:

🧠 Coaching
↳ Help them think for themselves by asking, not telling
↳ Guide with questions that unlock their own ideas
↳ Use when: They need help unlocking the answer
↳ Say: “What do you think is possible here?”

⚙️ Consulting
↳ Share expert advice to solve problems faster
↳ Step in with proven solutions when time is tight
↳ Use when: Your insight is the shortcut
↳ Say: “Have you considered this approach?”

🌱 Mentoring
↳ Offer perspective based on personal experience
↳ Share lessons to help others grow long-term
↳ Use when: They need context, not just tactics
↳ Say: “Here’s what worked for me when…”

📋 Managing
↳ Set direction, assign tasks, and keep things on track
↳ Ensure clarity, alignment, and follow-through
↳ Use when: Progress and deadlines matter
↳ Say: “What’s the status on your deliverables?”

These aren’t just titles.

They’re tools.

And the power lies in using the right one
at the right moment.

So the next time you’re leading a conversation…
Don’t ask, “What should I say?”
Ask, “Which mode does this moment need?”

That’s how good leaders become transformational ones.