A transformational leader possesses a positive ethos (authority and credibility), inspires, trusts and respects, connects with others individually and in groups, articulates a clear and motivating vision and skillfully motivates and guides others to act (Barrett, 2006, p.4).
This paper is a communication profile of Priscilla Shirer whom I consider to be a transformational leader due to her various skills that have been identified in this paper.
I haven’t met her in person but I have been watching several videos of her inspirational speeches on internet from almost six months and she has completely mesmerized me with her communication skills. She is my inspiration. Her speeches have motivated me to never give up and to keep fighting my battles with hard work and prayer. Each and every time I watch her speech I am motivated and I feel the urge to practice what she says.
Priscilla Shirer is a well-known bible preacher, …show more content…
For this competence to grow and develop, one of the first orders of business for leaders is to create for themselves a clearer picture of communication as a force to enact strategy (Mai, 2003). What interests me about Priscilla’s speech is that her speech is always well organized, structured in such a way that it flows freely into conclusions she tries to make and the message she tries to convey. Her structured speeches make her message clear, effective and sensible for the audience to understand.
Conclusion:
Priscilla Shirer’s communication skills, her unique style of teaching and her qualities of inspiring, motivating and connecting with her audience make her a transformational leader. Connecting to the audience is what makes her audience want to listen to her more often and seek her guidance. As an inspiring speaker she has built trust and has skillfully motivated her audience in her public sessions. Her charismatic personality has helped her inspire many lives today including