Disadvantages Of Transformational Leadership

What is Transformational Leadership? According to McCleskey (2014) over the past 30 years, Transformational Leadership has been “the single most studied and debated idea with the field of leadership” (p. 119). Over the past 20 years, research on transformational leadership has become one of the dominant leadership theories in the organizational sciences (Beng-Chong & Ployhart, 2004). Although there are several reasons for this, perhaps one of the most important is that transformational leadership appears to be extremely important for modern work. James Macgregor Burns originally developed the term transformational leader in 1978. Transformational leadership describes a process by which leaders bring about significant

Transformational leadership makes use of high energy, enthusiasm and passion to inspire and motivate employees. While this approach can work well in firing up the troops for a while, it does have limitations as a long-term leadership style. Empirical research supports the idea that transformational leadership positively influences follower and organizational performance (McCleskey, 2014). As an effective leadership model, transformational leadership will create an enthusiastic work atmosphere that will drive the organization with innovations. The fact that people are working through self-motivation, will certainly guarantee higher output and efficiency. It will naturally develop future leaders from the lot of followers. People will work for the leader, even if the monetary and other benefits offered are lesser, as they will be inspired by his vision. Legacy of transformational leaders creates a line of mentor protégés that lead innovative waves in

Transformational leaders can create a consensual sharing of meaning (McKnight, 2013) that may be a catalyst for higher levels of commitment and performance. Transformational leaders will loosen authority, delegate and motivate team performance. Dionne et al. (as cited in McKnight, 2013), suggest that transformational leadership is directly linked to team commitment. Transformational leaders can quickly navigate through conflict, keep teams on task, and keep focus of the organizations vision. Transformational leaders can create a culture that is inclusionary and encourages team decision making and behavioral control. It is through this teamwork that sustainable and appreciative change can occur throughout the