Transformational Leadership

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Transformational Leadership
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Forward

• Transformational leadership is not a replacement
  for transactional leadership
• Transformational leadership is similar but not
  the same as charismatic leadership
• Transformational leadership addresses attitudes
  as well as behavior

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Setting the stage

• Times of crisis and instability
• Pervasive mediocrity
• Generalized disenchantment
• Potent future opportunities

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Relevant leader behaviors

• Develop and communicate a vision that has
  rational and emotional appeal
• Use strategies that are unconventional or
  controversial
• Communicate high expectations and confidence

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• Show individualized concern in subordinates
  (intellectual emotional)
• Demonstrate actual or potential self-sacrifice

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Leader implications

• Requires a relatively complex strategy that must
  be actively worked
• Works most effectively when used on mid-level
  subordinates
• Takes a lot of energy and dedication to get
  maximum results
• Subjects leader to accusations of special
  treatment of subordinates

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• Has the potential to become a cult of
  personality
• If done right, will truly result in performance
  beyond expectations