Objectives
Define transformational leadership
Identify qualities that best meet organizational and individual staff needs
Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership has been described by various individuals
Many articles written about this style and it is considered the most popular to teach or model
Definition 1
According to Wikipedia:
Transformational 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
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Definition 2
According to Tracey and Hinkin (1998), transformational leadership is a process that motivates people by appealing to higher ideas and moral values, defining and articulating a vision of the future and forming a base of credibility
Burns
MacGregor Burns first introduced transformational leadership in 1978 but not for long term care or even healthcare at the time, it was for political leadership
Burns described and compared two conflicting leadership styles
Transactional
First: Transactional leadership
Example: If you help me THEN I will help you
Transactional cont~
If it benefits me and I get somewhere in life then fine if it does not go well, the relationship can end at any point. No loyalty or support involved by either individual
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Transformational
Flip side is Transformational Leadership
The leader works to establish a committed relationship between the leader and the follower
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Transformational
Belief that transformational leaders are facilitators of change and move the process through the organization
Create a sense of possibility and vision for the future of the organization
Have a desire for common goals, not me but us
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Test Examples
Myers-Briggs Personality Test: Measures psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions
Clifton StrengthsFinder Themes: 180 questions to help you determine your top five strengths and talents, similar to Myers-Briggs
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How Do We Decide
When you are talking about leadership style, it is a good idea to write down what want you want to be as a leader, what will your leadership wish list include?
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Respect
First and foremost is respect
You want your staff to know that you respect and appreciate them
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Dignity
You want the staff to have a sense of dignity about working for your organization to feel that they are treated with dignity and in turn that they treat the residents and elders with dignity
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Tailored to Fit
Your leadership style should be tailored to meet the needs of the organization and the needs of each individual, each of your staff
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Organization Comparison
How would an organization look with the influence of a Transformational Leader vs. a Transactional Leader?
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Summary
As a leaderknow your staff
Work to bring out the best in each individual Value their input and allow them to grow