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<\/p>\nA reflection on Transformational leadership \u2013 Activity 1 \u2013 Unit 4<\/p>\n
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Transformational Leadership is considered a part of the \u201cNew Leadership\u201d paradigm, (as cited by Bryman, 1992) which gives focus to the charismatic component (Northouse, 2019, p163).<\/p>\n
This form of leadership has been a part of several discussions within the scholastic circle, while others believe it is overemphasized (as cited by Andersen, 2015; Anderson, Baur, Griffiths, & Buckley, 2017) (p.163).<\/p>\n
The total man is brought into question, as this form of leadership is engaged. Transformation is gauged against the emotional and cognitive \u2013 one\u2019s ability to reason value, ethics, and standards while seeking long-term goals (p 163). The complete process is to transform and change lives.<\/p>\n
At the heart of transformational leadership is the ability of the leader to transform his followers to act in ways that support the greater good rather than self-interest. \u201cWe found that the leader\u2019s values were related to transformational leadership and transformational leadership was related to followers\u2019 values\u201d (Mulla \u201cet al\u201d,2011, p.29)<\/p>\n
There are several factors or behavior that the Transformational leader deploys. According to Northouse (2019), \u201cidealized influence (charisma), Inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, Individualized consideration, contingent reward, management by exception and laissez-faire are considered vital factors.<\/p>\n
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We, therefore, suggest that Pope Francis is one of our current World leader who demonstrates transformational leadership. He is concerned with making others around him better. \u201cFrancis has electrified the church and attracted legions of non-Catholic admirers by energetically setting a new direction\u201d (fortune Editors, 2014). He has constantly called for a change in one’s thinking, removing the cognitive bias and using the intellectual skill to see from multiple perspectives, recognizing the patterns (teachphilosophy, 2012). \u00a0He said: “I believe in God, not in a Catholic God, there is no Catholic God”.\u00a0In another interview with\u00a0La Stampa<\/a>, Pope Francis emphasized his commitment to\u00a0ecumenism<\/a>, stating: “For me, ecumenism is a priority. Today, we have the ecumenism of blood\u201d (Wikipedia contributors, 2018). A method of uniting the Christian community. The very same was done with independent Catholics, Oriental Ortodoxy among other faith based group. He was instrumental in bridging the gap between the United States of America (USA) and Cuba.<\/p>\n Transformational Leadership goes beyond its counterpart \u201ctransactional Leadership\u201d has it broadens leadership to include “the growth of followers, and it places a strong emphasis on morals and values\u201d, (Northouse, 2019.p. 192)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n References<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Editors, F. (2014, March 20). The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders<\/em> (2014). Retrieved October 18, 2018, from http:\/\/fortune.com\/2014\/03\/20\/worlds-50-greatest-leaders\/<\/a><\/p>\n Mulla, Z. R., & Krishnan, V. R. (2011). Transformational Leadership.\u00a0Journal of Human Values<\/em>,\u00a017(2), 129-143. doi:10.1177\/097168581101700203<\/p>\n Northouse, P. G. (2019).\u00a0Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand<\/em> Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.<\/p>\n [teachphilosophy]. (2012, December 26). What is critical thinking?<\/em> [Video File]. Retrieved <\/p>\n
\nOctober 13, 2018, from https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9oAf3g5_138&feature=youtu.be<\/a><\/p>\n