Discussion Board Thread
Re: Transformational Leader
Definition:
Transformational Leadership “refers to the ability to work through team members to inspire change within a system” according to the article Practicing Transformational Leadership. (74)
Diggins, K. (2016, April/June). Practicing Transformational Leadership. Journal of Christian Nursing, 33(2).
Summary: Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also teaches as an adjunct faculty member for University of Phoenix. In her article, “Practicing Transformational Leadership,” while explaining the five pillars of excellence for the Magnet Organization Seal of Excellence, she hones in on transformational leadership being one of them. The author tells us how …show more content…
Transformational leaders demonstrate the ability to empathize with others and use that to encourage them. These leaders are able to control their own emotions when dealing with those around them as not to influence them with their own feelings. Not letting your emotions override what you are trying to portray to others is a commendable skill in any workplace. When working with a team, anyone who leads must be able to remove themselves from whatever they are feeling. Being able to work as a team as well as lead them is a valuable skill. Transformational leaders are able to channel an inspirational motivation into their coworkers as well as those they lead and their clients, customers, patients, etc. They are effective communicators that are able to pump up the team to exceed their own goals by helping them to feel good about the job they are doing. These managers are knowledgeable and confident.
When leading by positive example, transformational leaders are able to work with colleagues on all levels. By being a role model, transformational leaders lead through example. When they exemplify a servant’s heart, it inspires everyone they come in contact with. It motivates them to be what they have witnessed. It will have a snowball effect on everyone down the line. Each person will want to do better for each other. It creates a comradery of positivity. The positivity pours out onto the people that they provide …show more content…
According to the article, “Transformational Leadership: The Impact of its Behaviors on Manufacturing Strategy,” transformational leadership “advocates the seeking of alternative solutions to workplace challenges.” This is something that could be used in regular life situations. Some circumstances in life, you need to think out of the box and the experience of this style of leadership could give you those invaluable resources. Another great characteristic of transformational leadership noted in the article, “Transformational Leadership: The Impact of its Behaviors on Manufacturing Strategy,” inspires employees to attain objectives.” Being able to set goals and achieve them is a great aptitude to
Re: Transformational Leader
Definition:
Transformational Leadership “refers to the ability to work through team members to inspire change within a system” according to the article Practicing Transformational Leadership. (74)
Diggins, K. (2016, April/June). Practicing Transformational Leadership. Journal of Christian Nursing, 33(2).
Summary: Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also teaches as an adjunct faculty member for University of Phoenix. In her article, “Practicing Transformational Leadership,” while explaining the five pillars of excellence for the Magnet Organization Seal of Excellence, she hones in on transformational leadership being one of them. The author tells us how …show more content…
Transformational leaders demonstrate the ability to empathize with others and use that to encourage them. These leaders are able to control their own emotions when dealing with those around them as not to influence them with their own feelings. Not letting your emotions override what you are trying to portray to others is a commendable skill in any workplace. When working with a team, anyone who leads must be able to remove themselves from whatever they are feeling. Being able to work as a team as well as lead them is a valuable skill. Transformational leaders are able to channel an inspirational motivation into their coworkers as well as those they lead and their clients, customers, patients, etc. They are effective communicators that are able to pump up the team to exceed their own goals by helping them to feel good about the job they are doing. These managers are knowledgeable and confident.
When leading by positive example, transformational leaders are able to work with colleagues on all levels. By being a role model, transformational leaders lead through example. When they exemplify a servant’s heart, it inspires everyone they come in contact with. It motivates them to be what they have witnessed. It will have a snowball effect on everyone down the line. Each person will want to do better for each other. It creates a comradery of positivity. The positivity pours out onto the people that they provide …show more content…
According to the article, “Transformational Leadership: The Impact of its Behaviors on Manufacturing Strategy,” transformational leadership “advocates the seeking of alternative solutions to workplace challenges.” This is something that could be used in regular life situations. Some circumstances in life, you need to think out of the box and the experience of this style of leadership could give you those invaluable resources. Another great characteristic of transformational leadership noted in the article, “Transformational Leadership: The Impact of its Behaviors on Manufacturing Strategy,” inspires employees to attain objectives.” Being able to set goals and achieve them is a great aptitude to