In the past few decades, various styles of leadership have been identified, including the following:

Autocratic, or directive, leadership: The leader gives specific instructions, closely monitors employees, and exercises single-handed decision making. Laissez-faire, or hands-off, leadership: The leader provides little or no direction, giving employees the freedom to make their own decisions and solve their own problems. Democratic, or participative, leadership: The leader involves employees in decision making and problem solving and emphasizes cooperative teamwork throughout the organization, even though the leader retains the final say.

Question:

Given the dynamic nature of healthcare, what leadership style is most conducive to moving long-term care organizations toward more person-centered care? Discuss two leadership qualities that you feel long-term care administrators must possess to advance changes toward this approach.