Theory Of Leadership
While I would like to believe I am a transformational leader, there are times I find that I
demonstrate the characteristics of the transactional theory in my everyday practice in
formal leadership roles. Transformational leadership theory, as I understand it as
described by James Burns, "looks for potential motives in followers, their needs, values,
and morals" and "involves attempts by leaders to move individuals to higher standards of
moral responsibility". James Fisher describes the transformational leader as one who is
decisive, assertive, and visionary.
On the other hand, transactional theory views leadership as a mutual and reciprocating
process of exchange between leaders and followers. This type of leadership may seem to
be more "managerial" than "leadership" because it relies on what is reasonable and
sensible rather than on cherisma and power. I tend to believe that this theory leans more
toward the practical aspects of......
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