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Transformational Leadership
The transformational leader engages with others in such a way that the leaders and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and morality. In transformational leadership, it is important that the leader should address the true needs of the followers, and lead followers towards fulfillment of those needs. Transformational leadership consists of seven components according to Carless SA, et al. (2000): Vision, Staff Development, Supportive Leadership, Empowerment, Innovative Thinking, Lead by Example and Charisma. Strong support for the value of transformational leadership suggests that it leads to a sense of collective identity, results in enhanced sense of reverence, and develops...
Studies have also shown that transformational leaders significantly energized followers and enhanced their motivation, morality and empowerment.
Self-Score: 3, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 3
Average Self-Score: 22/7 = 3.14
Co-Worker's Assessment: 4, 2, 3, 4, 2, 5, 3 = 23; Average = 3.28
It was surprising in examining the differences between my own assessment and my co-worker's that the individual components varied a good amount, however the overall score was very close. One value that was significantly different was how my co-worker assessed my ability to lead by example while I was harder on myself. Also, my co-worker scored me lower on…
Sources:
Carless, S.A., Wearing, A.J., & Mann, L. (2000). A short measure of transformational leadership. Journal of Business and Psychology, 14, 389-405.
Conger, K., et al. (2000). Charismatic leadership and follower effects. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 21(7): 747-767.
Dvir, T., et al. (2002). Impact of transformational leadership. Academy of Management Journal. 45(4).
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