Becoming a Mindful Leader Everyone is different, which is why various leadership styles exist. Some of the most common ones include democratic, autocratic, laissez-faire, strategic, transformational, transactional, coach-style, and bureaucratic leadership. However, one often overlooked and quite effective leadership style is the mindful leader.  Mindfulness is one’s ability to be fully present and observant while also being in control and not overreacting. …