Throughout history there are numerous examples of transformational leaders, in all different settings and industries. Two that stand out for me are Florence Nightingale and Helen Bevan. Burns, as cited in Northouse (2018), defines transformational leadership as \u201cthe process whereby a person engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and follower\u201d(p. 164). A transformational leader is attentive to the needs of followers and through motivation, helps them reach their fullest potential (Northouse, 2018). <\/p>\n
Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern day nursing and her vison was quality patient care for the soldiers she served in the Crimean War. She accomplished this by establishing and managing the first hospital and was the main influence behind the first professional school of nursing. Her calling and mission was to care for others and she \u201cinspired followers to share a vision, empowering them to achieve the vision, and provides the resource necessary for developing their personal potential\u201d (Smith, B.N., Montagno, R.V & Kuzmenko, T.N., 2004, p. 80). Florence was compassionate, committed, and loyal to the people she led. As a pioneer in the medical system, managerial role and establishing efficient hospital operations, she was a strong role model with high expectations for her vision of care. Using \u201cintellectual stimulation and individual consideration\u201d (Northouse, 2018, p. 171) to challenge and support nurses to develop and reach their potential. She transformed nursing into a respected profession through her legacy, and her work remains embedded in nursing curriculums to this day. <\/p>\n
Additionally, for those that read my \u201cFollow the Leader\u201d assignment, Dr. Helen Bevan is a great example of a present day transformational leader. As a change agent and quality improvement activist in the healthcare industry, she is committed to making improvements for patient populations as well as to developing people she works with. Her vision to change innovation is built on collaborative relationships and trust. She brings about positive organizational outcomes and individual transformation in growth by empowering groups with shared goals and ideas at all working levels; she \u201cencourages followers\u2019 creativity and stimulates innovative thinking\u201d (Smith, B.N., Montagno, R.V & Kuzmenko, T.N., 2004, p. 81). <\/p>\n
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Resources
\nNorthouse, P.G. (2018). Leadership: Theory and Practice. (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.<\/p>\n
Smith, B.N., Montagno, R.V. and Kuzmenko, T.N. (2004). Transformational and servant leadership: Content and contextual comparisons. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies 10(4), 80-92. Retrieved from https:\/\/ezproxy.student.twu.ca\/login?url=http:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/107179190401000406<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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