This document discusses transformational leadership theory. Transformational leaders inspire and motivate followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes and develop their leadership capacity. Key components of transformational leadership include idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Benefits include increased innovation, efficiency and development of future leaders, while potential criticisms include a lack of conceptual clarity and the possibility of abuse of power.

1. THETHE
TransformationalTransformational
LeadershipLeadership
THEORYTHEORY

2. 1. What is Transformational Leadership?!
2. Timeline
3. Objective
4. Behavior
5. Components
6. Benefits
7. Limitations
8. Conclusions
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3. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIPTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
"Transformational leaders stimulate and inspire their followers to achieve extraordinary
outcomes and, in the process, develop their followers? own leadership capacity. These
leaders help followers to grow and develop by responding to followers? individual needs by
empowering them and aligning the objectives and goals of the individual followers, the
leader, the group,and the larger organisation "
(Bass & Riggio, 2006).

4. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIPTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
"is a leadership style where one or more persons engage with others in
such a way that leaders and followers raise one another to higher
levels of motivation and morality "
James MacGregor BurnsJames MacGregor Burns

5. AA TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER's GOALTRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER's GOAL
To inspire followers to share the leaders? values
and connect with the leader?s vision.
"None of us is as good as all of us!""None of us is as good as all of us!"

6. Transformation LeadershipTransformation Leadership
BehavioursBehaviours ??
EncourageEncourage
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7. COMPONENTS the 4 I'sCOMPONENTS the 4 I's
Leader serves
as an ideal role
model for
followers and is
admired for
this
Idealized
influence
Inspirational
Motivation
Intellectual
stimulatio
Individualized
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Transformational
leaders have the
ability to inspire
and motivate
followers
Transformational
leaders
demonstrate
genuine concern
for the needs and
feelings of
followers which
brings out the
best efforts
from each
Transformational
leaders challenges
followers to be
innovative and
creative

8. STEPS forSTEPS for Transformational LeadershipTransformational Leadership
Developing Vision
Starts with creating vision
Vision that is exciting and can attract potential
followers
Selling the Vision
Constantly sell the vision and build a strong network of high
potential
Leading the change
Transformation leaders remain in the fore-front during
action
Always visible and stand up to be counted

9. PERSONALITY &&PERSONALITY && EFFECTSEFFECTS
Personality Characteristics
Dominant
Desire to influence
Confident
Strong Values
Behaviors
Sets strong role model
Shows competence
Articulates goals and sets high
expectations
Effects on Followers
Trust in leader?s ideology Identification with
leader
Unquestioning acceptance Emotional Involvement
Affection towards leader Heightened goal

10. BenefitsBenefits
Widely researched intuitive appeal
Focuses on the follower too
Emphasis on followers? needs, values, and morals
Enthusiastic work atmosphere
Innovations
Higher output and efficiency
Develops future leaders
People will work for leader even if monetary compensation is
less

11. CriticismsCriticisms
Lacks conceptual clarity.
The measurement scale does not always distinguish clearly among factors.
It is a trait theory rather than a behavioral theory.
Tends to be elitist and antidemocratic.
Has a heroic leadership bias.
May not work on all levels of the organization.
Has the potential to be abused.

12. SO,SO, TO SUM UP:TO SUM UP: Solution
Clarification
Positive
remarks Satisfaction
Higher
performance
Groups under
Transformational
Leadership
Lead and inspire people. Don't try
to manage and manipulate people.
Inventories can be managed but
people must be lead.
------ Ross PerotRoss Perot
Extra
Effort
Original
Solutions
Effect of
Transformation
Leadership on
Organizational
Structure

13. James MacGregor BurnsJames MacGregor Burns
(1978)(1978)
?Leaders and followers make each other to advance to
a higher level of moral and motivation."
Through the strength of their vision and personality,
transformational leaders are able to inspire followers
to change expectations, perceptions, and motivations to
work towards common goals.

14. The Dark Side of TransformationalThe Dark Side of Transformational
LeadershipLeadership

15. THETHE ENDEND

16. ReferencesReferences
(http:/ / www. mindgarden. com/ translead. htm) White paper on transformational leadership, and the
Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)
(http:/ / www. entrepreneur. com/ tradejournals/ article/ print/ 167430593. html) Kotlyar, I., & Karakowsky, L.
(2007). Falling Over Ourselves to Follow the Leader. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Vol. 14
(http:/ / cbae. nmsu. edu/ ~dboje/ teaching/ 338/ transformational_leadership. htm) Tips for
transformational leader
(http:/ / www. leadershipskills-saintmarys. com/ leadership_info. html) BA and MA Degree Programs in
Leadership
BA and MA Degrees in Leadership (http:/ / www. leadershipskills-saintmarys. com/ leadership_info. html)
Transformational Leadership Blog (http:/ / www. transformationalleadershiphq. com)

17. ALSO,ALSO, TRY THESE...TRY THESE...
Bass, Bernard (1985). "Leadership and Performance Beyond
Expectations", New York
Transactional Leadership Theory". Management Study Guide.
http://managementstudyguide.com/transactional-leadership.htm.
Ware, DJ. "Leadership Models".
http://architectureofleadership.com/?p=83
Hay, Ian. "Transformational Leadership: Characteristics and
Criticisms".
http://www.leadingtoday.org/weleadinlearning/transformationallea
dership.htm.