When I think about the behaviors of my boss, the first thing that comes to my mind is that she is spending a huge amount of time discussing with us where the company stands, what it tries to do, and why it makes sense. She always starts with the bigger thing involving the whole company, and only then does she take it to the level of the team.
Interestingly, she can take some nice sounding but somewhat abstract statements that you would normally find on a corporate website, and make them relevant for our everyday job. After a meeting with her, there is a feeling that what we do is clearly connected to the bigger thing the company stands for. It is very motivating.
I think she spends a lot of energy trying to see if people get a sense of the direction and she lets people ask a lot of questions, but then she makes sure we all stand behind a common understanding of what we are trying to achieve. I think if she had a different career agenda she would easily become a great sales person! She can be very persuasive!
I also feel that she stands behind her words. It's not simply a pep-talk. She seems to be truly convinced when she explains something to us.
While she gives us a lot of freedom in executing our parts of the job, she is pretty clear on the direction. It helps that she also clearly indicates the boundaries within which I can make my own decisions, and where I need her advice or approval.
I also find it very helpful that we periodically review where we are, and that we talk when there is a change in the direction. She seems to know that we want to make sense of new decisions and requirements imposed on our team."
Based on the given situation below, identify the leadership style of the boss in question. Justify your answer.