Who are transformational leaders? real life examples

Real Life Examples of Transformational Leaders

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Introduction - There are those who believe that men are created equal but the truth is every once in a while , there are certain individuals who greatly affects the course of history as much as they affect the lives of many different people who are touched in one way or another of the extraordinary life of these extraordinary individuals . They are known as `transformational leaders . The definition of transformational leader is spread all throughout different fields there are transformational

leaders in the field of politics , civic and social service , faith and religion , and in business and economics

Bass and Steidlmeier (2004 ) believes that transformational leaders have four different components , and they are idealized influence (or charisma , inspirational motivation , intellectual stimulation , and individualized consideration (Bass and Steidlmeier , 2004 ,

. 179 These characteristics are found in the three individuals who embody the essence of being a transformational leader , namely Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , Mother Teresa of Calcutta and The Dalai Lama

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is one of the iconic leaders of the 20th century who represented the value and worth of the use of non violence to campaign for social change . Growing up in India which was during his time under the British rule and seeing first hand how the suffering India citizens are not getting any better because of the presence of colonial rule , Gandhi sought the reformation of the socio-political in the hope that the rule of India will be given to the people of the country and away from the white rulers

But unlike other popular freedom fighters , Gandhi resorted to peaceful means , including the very popular Salt March , a form of non violent act of protest that represented that problem of trade and industry in the country and how the British rule is stifling the opportunities for locals to have a source of income to feed themselves and their families .Because of his contribution not just to his country but to social thinking around the world that inspired many other different world leaders , Gandhi is considered as one of the few individuals who embodied the ideals of a transformational leader . As Clark (2001 ) explained in his book , Gandhi , in his own right , used nonviolence as a means to transform India from a British colony into a free nation (Clark , 2001 br

. 172 ' Gandhi taught the world about the essence of simple living and the value of forgiveness , which he exemplified throughout his life until he was assassinated at age 78

Mother Theresa - No one could have embodied the ideals of selfless service to the poor and the needy more than how Mother Theresa did it Mother Theresa is a transformational leader because she spent her entire life teaching the rest of the world about one single most important thing - compassion for fellow men . She did not seek popularity or fame all she wanted to do was help the people in need , offering to those in need...