Re-examinecriticalassumptionstoquestionwhether they are appropriateSeek differing perspective when solving problemsGet others to look at problems from many differentanglesSuggest new ways of looking at how to completeassignmentsEncourage non-traditional thinking to deal withtraditional problemsEncourage rethinking those ideas which have neverbeen questioned before4) Individual Consideration: coachingand developmentSpend time teaching and coachingTreat others as individuals rather than just asmembers of the groupConsider individuals as having different needs,abilities, and aspirations from othersHelp others to develop their strengths
Listen attentively to others‘ concernsPromote self development5)Idealized Attributes: Respect, trust,and faithInstil pride in others for being associated with themGo beyond their self-interests for the good of thegroupAct in ways that build others‘ respectDisplay a sense of power and competenceMake personal sacrifices for others‘ benefitReassure others that obstacles will be overcomeTransformational Leadership Styles and BehavioursTransformational leadership is a process in which the leaders take actions to try to increase theirassociates‘ awareness of what is right and important, to raise, their associates‘ motivational maturityand to move their associates to go beyond the associates‘ own self-interests for the good of the group,the organization, or society. Such leaders provide their associates with a sense of purpose that goesbeyond a simple exchange of rewards for effort provided.The transformational leaders are proactive in many different and unique ways. These leaders attemptto optimize development, not just performance. Development encompasses the maturation of ability,motivation, attitudes, and values. Such leaders want to elevate the maturity level of the needs of theirassociates (from security needs to needs for achievement and self-development). They convince theirassociates to strive for a higher level of achievement as well as higher levels of moral and ethicalstandards. Through the development of their associates, they optimize the development of theirorganization as well. High performing associates build high performing organizations.Comparison of Transactional and Transformational LeadershipBoth kinds of leadership are necessary. Transactional leadership has remained the organization modelfor many people and organization that have not moved into or encouraged the transformational roleneeded to meet the challenges of our changing times.8.11.6 The Path Goal TheoryIn the recent time, one of the most appreciated theories of leadership is the path-goal theory as offeredby Robert House, which is based on the expectancy theory of motivation. According to this theory,the effectiveness of a leader depends on the following propositions:Leader behaviour is acceptable and satisfying to followers to the extent that they see it as animmediate source of satisfaction or as instrumental to future satisfaction.
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