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Transformational Leadership

"Transformational leadership focuses on changing or "transforming" the goals, values, ethics, standards, and performance of others" (Aamodt, 2016). Labels given to transformational leaders are: visionary, charismatic, considerate, and inspirational. These leaders stimulate and inspire their followers in ways that both benefit them and the organization. "He/she pay attention to the concern and developmental needs of individual followers; they change followers’ awareness of issues by helping them to look at old problems in a new way ; and they are able to arouse, excite and inspire followers to put out extra effort to achieve group goals" (Odumeru & Ogbonna, 2013). Aamodt describes that it is believed there are three related dimensions, charisma, intellectual stimulation and consideration. There are now 4 I's to transformational leaders. Those include inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, idealized influence, and intellectual stimulation.

The first element is idealized influence, where the leader serves as a positive role model for their followers. They have high but realistic goals and standards. The second element is inspirational motivation. This is where transformational leaders have the capability to inspire and motivate their followers. They do so in positive manners that encourage their personal traits, along with those needed to complete the tasks. Combine this with idealized influence and that explains the "Charisma". Individualized Consideration is when the leader demonstrates genuine concern for the needs and feelings of each one of their followers. This personal attention to every member in the organization is what brings out their best efforts and raises their potential. The last element is intellectual stimulation, where the leader challenges their followers to be innovative and creative with their processes and tasks. These characteristics help the leaders form a trusting, respectful, considerate bond between the leader and the followers.

"Research evidence clearly shows that groups led by transformational leaders have higher levels of performance and satisfaction than groups led by other types of leaders" (Riggio, 2014). This leadership allows growth and change to happen freely and supports a positive work environment and relationships within the organization.