Breaking Down the Leadership Styles of Famous TV Characters: Michael Scott from “Office”

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Who the hell is Michael Scott?

Michael Scott is a fictional character from the television series “The Office.” Portrayed by Steve Carell, Michael serves as the bumbling and often clueless regional manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, the company that produces copy paper.

His leadership style in “The Office” is complex and can be challenging to categorize under a single leadership style due to its inconsistency and the comedic nature of the character. However, if forced to pick one, his leadership style is most closely aligned with a Laissez-Faire approach.

Let’s not forget to perform a background check on Michael.

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Laissez-Faire Leadership

Laissez-faire leadership is a hands-off approach where leaders provide minimal guidance and intervention, allowing subordinates significant freedom in decision-making and task execution. The term “laissez-faire” is French for “leave it be” or “let it do,” reflecting the leader’s tendency to…