Option generating is the best team leader style?

From Gary Salton's i-Opt blog ....

I have noted Gary's work before, so if you would like more information on his approach, please visit his website.

On his latest research, and to parphrase Gary,

The idea-oriented leadership style (Gary's RI) dominates the personal preference of team leaders. The analytical approach (Gary's HA) is a close second for the entry-level supervisor.
But this analytical approach / importance quickly evaporates with increasing rank.

Option-generating idea orientation style would seem to offer a key competitive advantage in team leadership.

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CEO Survey: Forward, March

From Inc.Magazine ....

We asked CEOs to define their leadership styles. Below, a sampling of their responses:

"Laid back with a single focus: the client. I wear sandals and shorts to work and lock people out of meetings when they're late."

-- Ron Huber, Achieve Internet

"I'm a big believer in getting everyone involved in decision making, but once the path is chosen and communicated, I expect everyone to get the job done without additional supervision."

-- Kevin Burke, Centuria

"Velvet fist: a cross between velvet glove and iron fist."

-- Steve Munroe, SANBlaze Technology

"I do not believe in micromanaging. I give people enough rope to climb to the next level. Unfortunately, some decide to hang themselves with it."

-- Jonathan Fine, Sting Surveillance

"General George Patton said it something like this: Never tell people how to do things. Tell 'em what needs doing, and they'll surprise you with their ingenuity."

-- Derek LaFavor, SellingSource

"Very hands on. Too much, actually -- I overcommit myself and do not delegate as much as I should."

-- Daniel LaBroad, Ovation Health & Life Services

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