The differences between leadership styles are not necessarily positive or negative in building leadership, but executives need to be aware of their style and how they come across to others in their organization and outside.
A year ago I went to a wedding where the bridesmaids wore identical dresses and the maid of honor wore a dress that was longer and a different style and color. For that wedding, the bride only chose the dresses for her bridesmaids and allowed the maid of honor to pick out her own dress.
Wrap and decorate your gift tastefully and include a shower card in which you share your best wishes for the bride-to-be. The card serves a dual purpose; at showers, the maid of honor tracks who gave what, and the card creates a link between your gift and you so the bride-to-be can thank you in writing at a later date.