Business and Management Horizons ISSN 2326-0297 2024, Vol. 12, No. 1 15 Constructing Success: Unveiling Leadership Styles in the Construction Industry in North Macedonia Prof. Snezhana Hristova, PhD (Correspondent Author) School of Business Economics and Management, University American College Skopje Boulevard Treta makedonska brigada number 60, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Tel: +38970321123 E-mail: shristova@uacs.edu.mk Assoc. Prof. Venera Krliu Handjiski, PhD School of Business Economics and Management, University American College Skopje Boulevard Treta makedonska brigada number 60, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Tel: +38978455100 E-mail: vicepresident@uacs.edu.mk Received: February 19, 2024 Accepted: April 6, 2024 Published: May 20, 2024 doi:10.5296/bmh.v12i1.21927 URL: https://doi.org/10.5296/bmh.v12i1.21927 Abstract Leadership plays a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of modern workplaces, particularly within the dynamic landscape of the construction industry. This study, sought to explore the utilization and effectiveness of seven distinct leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, transactional, transformational, paternalistic, charismatic, and laissez-faire. Drawing insights from 88 participants across diverse roles within the construction sector, this research sheds light on the prevalence of different leadership approaches and their impact on organizational dynamics. The findings underscore the prominence of charismatic and democratic leadership styles among successful leaders, while highlighting the relatively lower incidence of autocratic and laissez-faire styles. Practical considerations arising from these results emphasize the importance of cultivating charismatic qualities, enhancing democratic collaboration, and exploring transformative leadership approaches to drive success and sustainability within construction projects. Keywords: Leadership styles, Construction industry, Charismatic leadership, Democratic leadership, Transformational leadership, Organizational effectiveness, North Macedonia