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Question: Module Overview: This module explores the transformational leadership style, particularly its role in leading change. You have the opportunity to discuss transformational leadership in theory and in action. You will also analyze Kouzes and Posner's (2008) leadership principle of "Challenging the Process" and the importance of leaders avoiding complacency and being forward thinking. You will apply this knowledge by preparing your first major project: an assessment of your own organization's overall alignment between its vision, mission, values, and strategy.

Transformational Leadership Style

The world is changing so fast that Kouzes and Posner (2008) describe the magnitude with which these transformations are occurring. They state that the technology used in everyday items, such as a car, is much more advanced than what was used on the first manned space flight. In a fast-paced world, leaders too need "psychological hardiness" to adapt to "innovation and the challenge of change."

Transformational leaders try to influence followers through a vision of a better future. They inspire followers instead of controlling them and lead by example through role modeling. They contribute to subordinates' intellectual stimulation, enhance the meaningfulness of goals and behaviors, and fulfill followers' self-actualization needs. Transformational leaders empower followers through intrinsic motivation, exhibit confidence in subordinates' ability to attain higher levels of achievement, and enhance collective identity.
Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (2008). The leadership challenge (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

• From the textbook, The leadership challenge (5th ed.), read the following chapters:

i. Set the Example

ii. Strengthen Others

iii. Recognize Contributions

• From the Internet, read the following:

i. Sharlow, B. (2010). Leadership style.

ii. From the Argosy University online library resources, search for and read at least two more articles on "Transformational Leadership" to be prepared to discuss the concepts of this topic.

Then, respond to the following:

• What are the key attributes of the transformational style of leadership? Explain why you think these attributes are required of a transformational leader.

• From either personal experience, or through observation, provide examples of transformation leadership.

• Which of the other leaders who you have seen come close to being effective transformational leaders? How could they have changed to be transformational leaders? Justify your answer with appropriate examples.

By Friday April 27, 2018 post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area.

Write your initial response in 300-500 words.

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