A recent Gallup article revealed that the quality of an organization's leadership is one of the most important factors in determining whether the work culture is poor, good or great. But we all know that no two leaders are alike; everyone has a unique style. To grow and develop as an effective leader, you must tap further into that style.

Yesterday, Promotional Consultant Today shared key personal characteristics you should evaluate in determining your leadership style, as identified by business writer Vartika Kashyap. Today, we'll share these leadership profiles to help you determine which leadership style is the best fit for you.

The autocratic leader: The autocratic leader is the stereotypical "bossy" boss. They try to gain total control on decision-making and expect no opinions from employees—just their obedience. Though this style is about controlling and dictating the team, it can also lead to success and growth.

Philanthropist and billionaire Steve Jobs is a great example. He was a well-known American entrepreneur, businessman, inventor and industrial designer, and also was known for his authoritarian approach. His leadership style made sure that his employees delivered products that consumers desired in the digital world.

The visionary leader: These leaders have the vision and ability to think the way most other people can't. Visionary leaders unite their employees to work together toward a common vision. They are good with both actions and words in sharing their exciting vision with the world. A visionary leader has the ability to build loyalty and keep everyone moving towards a shared goal, while also encouraging them to find their own ways of doing things.

South African President Nelson Mandela demonstrated remarkable visionary leadership qualities. His vision led him to fight for a better mankind. Mandela also had a vision where he saw an Africa without apartheid, and with people being free and equal. This vison made him believe he still had hope even through his darkest days in prison.

Democratic leadership: Democratic leaders provide a better way of doing things and are prepared to implement them as needed. They value the input of their employees, but they reserve final decision-making rights. In this style, there are no distinctive divides between the leader and the subordinates, as the leader is willing to participate with their employees.

Larry Page, Google's CEO, is an inspiring example of democratic leadership style. He has a very open and equal way of leading, and he urges his employees to bring out crazy ideas that could really change the world. He works quite quickly and believes in making fast decisions. The democratic style is most effective when the leader is uncertain and needs fresh ideas from the team.

There is no one right leadership style; every leader's personal style is a blend of different styles but with one dominant characteristic. Tap into this style to help you become a more effective and communicative leader.

Source: Vartika Kashyap is a marketing manager at ProofHub and a featured writer on LinkedIn. She's also a contributor at Huffington Post, The Next Web and Your Story.