Leadership Lessons from the Telescope | Rob Douglas Daniel Goleman describes several styles of leadership, all of which can apply from time to time. But I recognize my preferred style in what he calls the  Authoritative  style of leadership—one that organizes people around a common vision (Goleman, 2000). For me, vision has always been the spark. The best days of my career have been when a team of smart, capable people come together around a clear and meaningful purpose—when