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Question
LDR 535 Case Study: Transformational Leadership Define leadership theories. Assess Title: Challenge an effective leadership theory or approach to support an organizational change.
Voice Over: In this case study, assess and evaluate how Steve Jobs used transformational leadership to turn Apple into a highly successful, innovative organization. You will also assess another dominant leadership style he used and the impact of both these leadership styles. You will practice collaboration skills that promote diversity of thought and dispel inappropriate communication. In addition, you will learn the role of empathy in collaboration, change leadership, and transformational leadership.
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This case study will enable you to:
• Understand how Steve Jobs used transformational leadership to turn Apple into a highly successful and innovative organization.
• Explore dominant leadership styles and their impact on organizational practices.
• Practice collaboration skills that promote diversity of thought and dispel inappropriate communication.
• Apply the role of empathy in collaboration, change leadership, and transformational leadership.
Title: Changing Perspectives through Collaboration, Empathy, and Transformational Leadership
What are the benefits of collaboration and empathy in the workplace and how do they relate to transformational leadership and effective change management?
• Effective leaders collaborate to improve their thinking and handle complexity effectively.
• A collaborative workplace allows for the effective flow of information; creativity; enhanced problem-solving; an engaged, productive workforce; and trusting relationships.
• Empathy promotes effective collaboration, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Empathy makes you a more effective leader because you:
? Understand others better
? Build better relationships
? Retain talent
? Lead effective change
? Create cohesive, innovative organizations
• Collaboration and empathy are key characteristics of transformational leaders.
Title: Overview of Jobs' Role in Apple
Steve Jobs founded Apple in 1976 with Steve Wozniak. Four years later, their company went public, and four years after that, they launched the Macintosh.
As time went by, Jobs' vision for the computing industry increasingly clashed with Apple CEO, John Sculley. In 1985, Jobs resigned from Apple.
By 1997, Apple was in severe financial difficulty. However, in 1996, Apple had purchased NeXT, a company founded by Jobs, and Jobs was again working for Apple.
Fortunately for Apple, Jobs revived the company through his innovations and leadership and, by 2011, Apple was challenging ExxonMobil as the most globally valuable company.
Title: Jobs' Leadership Approach
Jobs utilized aspects of transformational leadership to bring about these changes in Apple and lead it to success.
Transformational leadership is about going beyond the status quo, and consists of continuous personal and organizational improvement and innovation.
The four main characteristics and behaviors transformational leaders display are:
• Individualized consideration (shows empathy to and communicates openly with each individual follower)
• Intellectual stimulation (challenges the status quo, takes risks, seeks input from and collaborates with others)
• Inspirational motivation (creates an inspiring vision for others and takes actions to move the organization forward to achieving the vision)
• Idealized influence (displays a high level of faith, ethical behavior, and self-esteem)
Title: Jobs' Leadership Approach
How do you think employees and co-workers responded to Jobs' visionary leadership?