Another informative and interesting post. Organizational culture is a powerful force in any work environment, particularly, a negative culture. Destructive organizational values take time, adverse motivations, undesirable behaviors, and antagonistic agreements to become entrenched. Complex networks up and down the chain of command can then create a protectionism of the system, making dismantling harmful conduct exceedingly difficult. However, transformational leadership can redirect a negative culture, dissect negative catalysts, and interject positive change through character affirming strategies. A biblical passage to give the leader encouragement while undertaking the daunting task of eradicating an adverse corporate culture is Proverbs 3:13 says, “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. (King James Version). Understanding brings the leader clarity, hope, and direction.
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They do this by using leader behaviors that appeal to followers’ self-concepts – namely their values, motives, and personal identity.” (p. 462). By appealing to the best, and most positive qualities of every individual, the transformational leader can determine which employees will transition to a positive, culture, and which will not. According to Liberty University’s presentation Structure and Culture, “There is a dominant culture that consists of how the company does business and how they interact with one another, that can be positive or negative.” (para. 6). Thus, the full scope and magnitude of the organization must be