{"id":71,"date":"2018-05-27T22:39:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-27T22:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/shaaz\/?p=71"},"modified":"2018-05-27T22:43:57","modified_gmt":"2018-05-27T22:43:57","slug":"transformational-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/shaaz\/2018\/05\/27\/transformational-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Transformational Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transformational leadership is defined as the process whereby a person engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and the follower (Northouse, p. 162).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When I think of transformational leadership many names pop up in my mind like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and many more. All these leaders were charismatic. Transformational\u00a0leadership is about getting followers to transcend their own self-interest for sake\u00a0of the team and to motivate them to go beyond what they think they are capable of doing (Northouse, p.166).\u00a0There are various components (4 I’s), traits and practices that make a transformational leader and they are explained and enlisted below (Northouse, p. 167-175)<\/p>\n

Idealised Influence:<\/strong> It is the emotional component of transformational leadership and involves leaders being strong role models. Transformational leaders usually have high standards of morals and are deeply respected by the followers. It involves having a clear vision about the goals and principles of the group\/ organization (Northouse, p.167). It is about modeling the way for followers and guiding them right. A good example of this is Mohandas Gandhi, he was a transformational as well as a servant leader. He was deeply respected by people and people called him ‘baapu’ which translates to father. He had a clear vision of a free and fair nation and practiced non-violence. He guided all his followers by himself being an example of all his principles.<\/p>\n

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Inspirational Motivation:\u00a0<\/strong>This is descriptive of a leader who communicates high expectations to followers, inspiring them through motivation to become committed to the organization. It is about enhancing team spirit (Northouse,p.169). Leaders inspire a shared vision by visualizing positive outcomes of the future (Northouse,p.174). For example, in mental health awareness group, it is of utmost importance that we visualize positive\u00a0outcomes or otherwise the group will lose its sense of purpose. It is important to keep reminding everyone about the change they are trying to make and how important it is and how it serves the mankind better.<\/p>\n

Intellectual Stimulation:\u00a0<\/strong>Leaders stimulate the followers to be creative and innovative and to challenge their own beliefs as well as the leaders. Transformational leaders are considered pioneers, they welcome positive change and new ideas (Northouse, p.169). It involves the creative development of self and others. When I started talking about mental health awareness I knew it will be hard because it makes people uncomfortable or its already been said and they find it repetitive. So I talked to all my group members and we came up with a new idea. We made a chain of videos going up to\u00a0people and telling them they are beautiful and amazing and captured their reactions. Their faces would light up and they would smile shyly and it was just priceless. So this way we encouraged people to be nice and say good things to each other because it is that simple to make someone’s day.<\/p>\n

Individualised Consideration:\u00a0<\/strong>Leaders have to act like coaches and guides. It is important to listen to the needs of followers and to be supportive (Northouse,p.169). This makes the team trust the leader and creates space for growth. Example, Martin Luther King Jr, he listened to all the problems of his fellow men and addressed them in his speech ‘I Have a Dream” (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Like any other thing, there are many pros and cons to transformational leadership. Its pros are that it considers leadership a process and available to all. It also gives a broader view of leadership and emphasizes values and morals. There are cons to it too. For example, Hitler used his leadership in a negative and a selfish way. It can be abused easily. I would conclude by saying that in my opinion, transformational leadership combined with servant leadership is true leadership.<\/p>\n

References:<\/p>\n

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice, Seventh Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 971452203409<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Transformational leadership is defined as the process whereby a person engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and the follower (Northouse, p. 162). When I think of transformational leadership many names pop up in my mind like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther … <\/p>\n

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