Transformational Leader
There are periods in every organisation when radical change is necessary for survival and times when the organisation needs to be renewed or reinvented. This requires a different sort of leadership.
Transformational leadership is often described as inspirational or charismatic. It is about getting people to do more than they believe they are capable of and inspiring people to sacrifice their own interests for the good of the organisation. Above all, it is about handling, and indeed initiating, change.
Transformational leaders are inspiring because they expect the best from everyone on their team as well as themselves. This leads to high productivity and engagement from everyone in their team. The downside of transformational leadership is that while the leader's enthusiasm is passed onto the team, he or she can need to be supported by "detail people."
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to leadership; often, you must adapt your style to fit a situation or a specific group. This is why it is important you gain a thorough understanding of all leadership styles and when best to use them. After all, the more approaches you’re familiar with, the more tools you’ll be able to use to lead effectively.
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