These followers are also motivated to perform beyond expectations. This leadership principle of leading by example is important in the criminal justice organizations. It is therefore important for the transformational leaders to pay attention as well as be sensitive to the needs, demand and preferences of their leaders. By doing these, the transformational leaders manage to cultivate a high level of acceptance of group mission by their various followers via individualized consideration coupled with intellectual stimulation. This leadership principle encourages the unity of subordinates as they engage in working towards a common goal. In order for administrators in the criminal justice organizations to apply the principles of transformational leadership, there is a need for them to apply the six-step process that was suggested by Ulrich (1987). The first step that they must take is to ensure that they create and communicate the very need for organizational change. They then need to come up with ways of overcoming the resistance to change. This should then be followed by the making of personal sacrifices and commitments for change. They should articulate the organization's mission. This should then be followed by the generation...

Finally, the leader must institutionalize the vision Transformational leadership is therefore noted to be a system that results in the improvement of organizational effectiveness (Kelly,1988).
Conclusion

Leadership is a core element in the successful running of every organization. Leaders in the criminal justice system must be committed, dedicated as well as lead be way of example. They must also be individuals who can communicate as well as impart learning skills to their followers..

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