Transformational Theory of Leadership
Contents
Transformational leadership – an overview
Attributes and perspectives
Assumptions and styles
Components of Transactional Leadership
Transformational vs. Transactional leadership
How does a Transformational Leader work
Transformational Leader Behaviors
Case studies
Transformational leadership
The concept of transformational leadership was developed
mostly from research on political leaders. For the first
time, political scientist James Mcgregor Burns in his book
“Leadership” described. Transformational leadership as a
process where, leaders and followers raise one another to
higher level of morality and motivation.
Characteristics of transformational leadership
1
Visionary
Transformational leaders must articulate a shared vision with followers
and communicate it to them
2
Empowering
Empower their followers and thus promote responsibility to achieve their
fullest potential
3
Passionate
Transformational leaders are passionate in these commitment to task
and people
4
Interactive
An interactive leader provides better direction than a non-interactive leader
5
Courageous
Able to take a stand, being able to take risks and able to stand against
status quo
6
Ethical
A transformational leader must maintain high ethical standards
7
Change agent
A transformational leader is a catalyst of change. He manages changes
very well and thrives on it.
Comparison of transformational leaders with
general profile of managers
They did things differently
They involved and empowered
followers
They were courageous
They were visionaries
The transformational
leaders were change
agents
They were futureoriented
They were
interactive
They set personal examples
They were very ambitious
They inspired employees
to meet new challenges
Assumptions
People will follow a person
who inspires them.
A person with vision and
passion can achieve
great things.
The way to get things
done is by injecting
enthusiasm and energy
Four components of transformational leadership
Transformational leadership
Leader
Follower
When one or more people engage with
others and if that leaders and followers raise
other people to higher levels of motivation
and morality, transformational leadership is
said to occur.
Transactional leader behaviors
The goals, culture and structure of the existing organization are accepted by
transactional leaders. They accep because this type of leadership is
ineffective at bringing major change.
Contingent
reward
To influence behavior, the leader
clarifies the work needed to be
accomplished. The leader uses
rewards or incentives to achieve
results when expectations are met
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