Management Styles That Match Your Zodiac Sign

While finding the right job is important, so is finding the right boss. A survey from the American Psychological Association shows that employees who feel valued by their employer have higher rates of work satisfaction (93%) than those who do not (33%).

Want to make sure the stars align with your manager? See what management style works best for your astrological sign.

Bold and passionate, you are a natural leader and love to strike while the iron is hot and nothing gives you the thrill of leading a high risk/high reward project, especially if you’re the one getting the credit when it’s successful.

Potential to thrive: You will thrive under a results-oriented leader who cares primarily about the outcome and welcomes any new idea that will help them reach the goal faster. Ideal for a trail blazer and leader like you.

Potential for conflict: Leaders with an authoritarian style will likely not give you the leeway to showcase your natural leadership abilities and would prefer you to follow their rules rather than encourage innovation.

What to ask for in the interview: What is the company’s approach to innovation? 

Practical and grounded, you are a natural project manager. Your organization and attention to detail limits potential for error because you always measure twice before you cut.

Potential to thrive: An example-setting manager (or pace setter) that sets high standards and sets clear accountability standards for each team member will appeal to your sense of structure and need to hit specific milestones. 

Potential for conflict: A results-oriented leader may frustrate you because they may value process and planning less than you do. In addition, since you generally prefer to think logically and systematically, you may become frustrated when a manager focuses on emotions and not fully on the facts.

What to ask in the interview: What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for someone in this role?

Intellectual and curious, you are most stimulated when you work in a collaborative relationship with your team and actively brainstorming with teammates. You believe that building relationships is an important aspect of achieving results.

Potential to thrive: Your creativity and communication skills will blossom under a democratic leadership style that prioritizes teamwork and brainstorming where all team members have a voice.

Potential for conflict: You may struggle with a persuasive management style, which focuses on the manager deciding and explaining rather than brainstorming on major decisions. There will be fewer chances to showcase your natural creativity and communication skills.

What to ask in the interview: How does the team collaborate on projects?

Intuitive and imaginative, you are emotion-driven, which can give you great insights not only into how you impact your teammates, but how your work impacts customers or constituents. 

Potential to thrive: As a sensitive soul, it is especially important that you feel like your manager cares. A brave management style that focuses on the well-being of the team and focuses on openness and vulnerability will make you feel heard.

Potential for conflict: You may struggle with an autocratic leadership style that focuses on results, efficiency, and precise expectations, which may make you feel more like a cog in the wheel than a valued member of the team.

What to ask in the interview: How does the company support employee growth and development?