Transformational leadership at Machias Savings Bank has created a shared vision and engaged workforce. The bank president, Larry Barker, developed a mission and vision with the management team to provide exceptional banking experiences. A strategy map and balanced scorecard were created to translate the vision into measurable goals. Regular communication and development opportunities help employees understand and work towards the vision. As a result, the bank has experienced strong growth, high employee retention rates, and positive customer and employee survey feedback, demonstrating the success of the transformational leadership approach.