What type of leadership style does Steven Gerrard embodies?

Steven Gerrard is an autocratic leader of Liverpool FC. During any game, Gerrard would communicate with his team-mates using hand signals since the atmosphere is the stadium is very noisy where players on the pitch could barely hear what his teammates are saying and also the fact that the pitch is really huge. Being the captain, Gerrard has to instil confidence in his team and motivate them to push on even when they are losing a game. He also accepts feedback on his performance and how he could improve on them.

Gerrard with teammate, Xabi Alonso

References:

• Yashasvid. "Captain, Leader, Legend – Steven Gerrard." Empire of The Kop. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2013. <http://www.empireofthekop.com/anfield/2013/08/03/captain-leader-legend-steven-gerrard-by-yashasvid/>.