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J. Evelyn Orr

J. Evelyn Orr Intellectual Property Development Consultant
Leadership and Talent Consulting

Ms. Orr is an Intellectual Property Development Consultant with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting.

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Guangrong Dai

Guangrong Dai Researcher
Lominger International

Gaungrong Dai joined the research team at Lominger International, a Korn/Ferry Company in 2006. His research areas include multi-source feedback, leadership development, high potential identification, high potential engagement, executive onboarding, and global leadership effectiveness. He worked closely with the product development team, providing support for the development of talent management tools and solutions that are research based and experience tested. He earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University.

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By J. Evelyn Orr and Guangrong Dai

Korn/Ferry research found that four primary patterns of leadership account for 70 percent of managers and executives. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses that play out in different ways on the job. Matching leadership type to job assignment can help leaders make informed choices and proactively plan for their development.

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