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nsformational Leadership – Need of the hour
What is Transformational Leadership ? The concept of transformational leadership was initially introduced by leadership
expert and presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns.1 According to Burns, transformational leadership can be seen
when “ leaders and followers make each other to advance to a higher level of moral and motivation." Through the strength of
their vision and personality, transformational leaders are able to inspire followers to change expectations, perceptions and
motivations to work towards common goals
The Components of Transformational Leadership
Bass suggested that there were four different components of transformational leadership.
Intellectual Stimulation – Transformational leaders not only challenge the status quo; they also encourage creativity
among followers. The leader encourages followers to explore new ways of doing things and new opportunities to learn.
Individualized Consideration – Transformational leadership also involves offering support and encouragement to
individual followers. In order to foster supportive relationships, transformational leaders keep lines of communication open
so that followers feel free to share ideas and so that leaders can offer direct recognition of each followers unique
contributions.
Inspirational Motivation – Transformational leaders have a clear vision that they are able to articulate to followers. These
leaders are also able to help followers experience the same passion and motivation to fulfill these goals.
Idealized Influence – The transformational leaders serves as a role model for followers. Because followers trust and
respect the leader, they emulate the leader and internalize his or her ideals.
Reflections of the author
While reading these books on leadership and from past experiences in life, I believe that leadership also comes with a price.
One has to be ready to pay that price to stick to the values and beliefs. There are a lot of distractions in the world which will
from time to time try to divert you from your path of achievement. The external factors which are jealous of your
achievements hinder your growth. This upsets the good people and there are times he wants to let go, but these small
victories of evil do not survive long. They just pose as problems for a while. Maybe deflate your spirit during the fight, but
patience and persistence with belief will rise to victory in the end. Let not small failures take you away from the path.
Always try to look beyond to achieve big. Think for others, your actions will speak themselves. Failures are not hurdles but
learning steps – for a better tomorrow. This can be understood only by true leaders. First be truthful and faithful to self
before you set up your mission.
MPS
Reflections on leadership submitted by the author in Jun 2010
What is Transformational Leadership ? The concept of transformational leadership was initially introduced by leadership
expert and presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns.1 According to Burns, transformational leadership can be seen
when “ leaders and followers make each other to advance to a higher level of moral and motivation." Through the strength of
their vision and personality, transformational leaders are able to inspire followers to change expectations, perceptions and
motivations to work towards common goals
The Components of Transformational Leadership
Bass suggested that there were four different components of transformational leadership.
Intellectual Stimulation – Transformational leaders not only challenge the status quo; they also encourage creativity
among followers. The leader encourages followers to explore new ways of doing things and new opportunities to learn.
Individualized Consideration – Transformational leadership also involves offering support and encouragement to
individual followers. In order to foster supportive relationships, transformational leaders keep lines of communication open
so that followers feel free to share ideas and so that leaders can offer direct recognition of each followers unique
contributions.
Inspirational Motivation – Transformational leaders have a clear vision that they are able to articulate to followers. These
leaders are also able to help followers experience the same passion and motivation to fulfill these goals.
Idealized Influence – The transformational leaders serves as a role model for followers. Because followers trust and
respect the leader, they emulate the leader and internalize his or her ideals.
Reflections of the author
While reading these books on leadership and from past experiences in life, I believe that leadership also comes with a price.
One has to be ready to pay that price to stick to the values and beliefs. There are a lot of distractions in the world which will
from time to time try to divert you from your path of achievement. The external factors which are jealous of your
achievements hinder your growth. This upsets the good people and there are times he wants to let go, but these small
victories of evil do not survive long. They just pose as problems for a while. Maybe deflate your spirit during the fight, but
patience and persistence with belief will rise to victory in the end. Let not small failures take you away from the path.
Always try to look beyond to achieve big. Think for others, your actions will speak themselves. Failures are not hurdles but
learning steps – for a better tomorrow. This can be understood only by true leaders. First be truthful and faithful to self
before you set up your mission.
MPS
Reflections on leadership submitted by the author in Jun 2010
