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Chapter 8 Transformational Leadership

What Does TL Mean to Me

Ideal

My direction

Way to perfection (Charismatic Leadership)

Important Points In Chapter 8

TL factors (5Is): Idealized influence(IIA, IIB), Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation, Individualized consideration.

Building the real trust

Engaging with others

Charismatic Leadership

What Have I learned & Example

Perfect transformational leadership

Theory of CL: Personality charateristics, Behaviors, Effects on Followers.

My point of view & example

Jesus Christ: Perfection, Truth, Strong moral values, etc. Authentic charismatic leader.

Difference

Me: Focus on leader

TL: Focus on both sides, real trust, last long.

What Do I Like About TL

Gaining self-awareness

Developing empathy

Building real trust

Focusing on connection

What Do I not Like About TL

Hard to master

Lacks conceptual clarity

Strengths of TL

Last long

Effectiveness

Emphasize subordinate

Can build real trust

Weaknesses of TL

Hard to achieve

Lacks conceptual clarity

Am I a Transformational Leader

Laissez-faire leadership style.

I may not play a strong role as a role model

I may not support my followers very well

I may ignore the needs of followers

Application In My Life

Senior game designer

Requirements: Try new approaches, Listening carefully to the needs of followers(players), Inspiring other designers to commitment and engagement in shared vision, etc.