Identify the characteristics that make a person a
successful transformational or transactional leader.
Definitions of leadership
VS. Management (Hellriegel, Slocum, Woodman)
Manager
Direct work
Responsible for results
Cope w/ complexity
Organization and staffing
Leader
Inspires employees
Vision
Cope with change
Align people
Set direction
MLQ
There are identifiable qualities that define a transformational leader.
This leader considers each follower as a unique individual during personal
interaction with him.
This leader provides opportunities for the followers to exercise their own
judgment on decisions.
Psychological empowerment
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Awareness
Self-Regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social Skill
This leader exhibits charisma when communicating visions or goals with
their followers.
Charisma
Definition- “translating innovative ideas into socially conventional ideas”
Weber’s 5 elements
extraordinarily gifted person
social crisis/desperation
set of radical ideas for solution
followers believing in powers of leader
validation of extraordinary gifts by success
not a property of a person, but a property of a relationship.
Frame breaking/moving/alignment
Inclusion, high levels of abstraction,
Charismatic components can have both a positive or negative influence on
followers.
Dangers
Emotional
Irrational
Exaggerated perception of crisis
Unpredictable results
Charismatic behavior should not be considered when identifying the qualities
that define transformational leadership.
Encouragement of creativity
Risk taking
Job latitude
Impact of LMX dyad strength on subordinate creativity
New Views
Bennis
Power of appreciation
Remind what is important
Trust
Intimate allies
There are identifiable qualities that define a transactional leader.
This leader provides their followers rewards contingent on each individual’s
performance.
This leader is content with the status quo as long as performance goals
are met.
Information Exchange
Directive Leadership (authoritarian leaders)
Process Driven
Outcome driven
Negative impact
Positive impact