motivation matters
Transformational leadership is a leadership style that inspires and motivates
followers to achieve extraordinary results. It is based on the idea that leaders
can change the way their followers think and feel, which in turn can lead to
changes in behaviour and performance.
Transformational leaders are able to do this by providing a clear vision,
inspiring their followers to share that vision, and providing the support and
resources necessary to achieve it. They also create a positive and motivating
work environment, where employees feel valued and respected.
There are many benefits to transformational leadership. For businesses, it can
lead to improved performance, higher productivity, and increased profits. It can
also create a better place to work, where employees are more engaged and
satisfied.
One study* found that transformational leadership was associated with a 14%
increase in employee productivity. Another study found that transformational
leadership was associated with a 27% increase in employee satisfaction.
My own experience is that increased productivity is not a once only event, but
rather an annual increase. This comes from a Co-Creative leadership style.
Transformational leadership is not without its challenges, however. It requires
a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness on the part of the
leader. It also requires a willingness to delegate and empower followers.
Overall, transformational leadership is a powerful tool that can be used to
improve the performance of businesses and the lives of employees. If you are
looking to improve your business, consider adopting a transformational
leadership style.
Here are some tips for implementing transformational leadership in your
business:
CREATE A CLEAR VISION.
The first step in transformational leadership is to create a clear vision for
your business. This vision should be something that your employees can believe
in and that they are willing to work towards.
INSPIRE YOUR FOLLOWERS.
Once you have a clear vision, you need to inspire your followers to share that
vision. This can be done by communicating your vision in a clear and concise
way, and by providing evidence that your vision is achievable.
PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE YOUR VISION.
Once you have inspired your followers, you need to provide them with the support
and resources they need to achieve your vision. This includes providing
training, development opportunities, and the necessary tools and equipment.
CREATE A POSITIVE AND MOTIVATING WORK ENVIRONMENT.
A positive and motivating work environment is essential for transformational
leadership. This means creating a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.
It also means providing employees with opportunities for growth and development.
BE A ROLE MODEL. AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER, YOU NEED TO BE A ROLE MODEL FOR
YOUR EMPLOYEES.
This means setting a good example and demonstrating the behaviours that you want
to see in your followers.
Transformational leadership is a powerful tool that can be used to improve the
performance of businesses and the lives of employees. If you are looking to
improve your business, consider adopting a transformational leadership style.
*Citation: Transformational and charismatic leadership: Assessing the
convergent, divergent and criterion validity of the MLQ and the CKS
The Leadership Quarterly
[https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-leadership-quarterly], Volume 18,
Issue 2
[https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-leadership-quarterly/vol/18/issue/2],
April 2007, Pages 121-133 Jens Rowold, Kathrin Heinitz,
