"Authoritative leadership styles are generally met with resistance and tend to be less effective," says Ashley Samson, chief of staff at National Business Capital, a business lending marketplace.

Small-business leaders should consider adopting a flexible approach, combining elements from different leadership styles to suit their unique needs.

The leadership styles of corporate executives can be instrumental ... recalled via email. How business executives decide to work with unions can determine the result of negotiations.

Different cultures can have radically different leadership styles, and international organizations ... of an autocratic government, Indonesia's business leadership is often entrusted to a resident ...