Historical Leaders Donald Trump – Donald trump former president of the U.S used an authoritarian leadership style. He was able to set up many businesses and he always knew where he wanted to expand his businesses. Not only that but as a president he commended other leaders to work with him so they would be able to rise in power and defeat the obstacles that got in the way. This type of leadership tends to be used by people who are or have similar ways as dictators lead. He used this leadership style and was able to gain a great amount of power like he had wanted. John F. Kennedy – Former president John F. Kennedy used laissez-faire and democratic leadership style. He showed this type of leadership style when managing the space project that had to be approved at the time. He also used an autocratic leadership style because he was quick at making decisions and he always made sure that his ideas would get through. He used both laissez-faire and authocratic leadership style.