A Personal Experience of Transformational Leadership

Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Leadership, grade: 10.0, University of Nairobi, language: English, abstract: The popularity of the transformational leadership model has continued to grow in recent years. Northouse (2021) describes transformational leadership as a model that transforms and changes individuals. Thus, a transformational leader can inspire people to find ways to change and grow. This type of leadership entails an assessment of the subjects’ motives, solutions to their needs, and an appreciation for them to realize success. A notable figure that embodies the qualities of a transformational leader in my life is my current student leader in college. This person has helped find solutions to conflicts at school and encouraged fellow students to improve and innovate. In an institutional setting that traditionally expects strict compliance, my student leader is often at the forefront in pushing for creativity, empowering fellow learners, inspiring change, listening to divergent opinions, and collaborating with every stakeholder.