Transformational Leadership Theory: An Important Role In The Workplace

There are many leadership theories that play an important role in the every day workforce. Some of the theories are successful in producing a strong and productive leader, while others lack the qualities required for the job. Out of the multitude of available theories out there, I feel that the Transformational Leadership Theory is the one that stands out as being the most successful. This theory is far from coercive and instead focuses on making a satisfied team that collaborates to form a productive work environment. An environment like this, ran by a top-notch leader, is needed for success. In class, I learned about Kouzes and Posner’s five practices that relate to Transformational Leadership; they include modeling the way, inspiring

People may wonder how this relates to transformational leadership. A leader that follows this theory is compassionate and caring towards the staff. An employee can’t love their job if they are fearful of their employer, or if they don’t agree with them. Here is where that quote comes into play. A person might love their career path, but that doesn’t mean they love their job. To be enjoyable, a job must have a happy work environment, and that includes a great and encouraging leader. Transformational leaders have high moral standards and values, and provide a vision and mission to their followers, thus followers have respect and admiration for their leader (Mittal & Dhar, 2015). If an employee feels that their leader cares about them, and wants the best for them, then that employee will enjoy going to work. If they enjoy going to work, then it won’t feel like their working, but instead will feel like they are doing what they love to do. This will allow the employee to go far beyond the normal expectations required of

Do I think of myself as a potential leader? Yes, most definitely. I know I have what it takes, and I will do everything within my power to lead when it is necessary. As for my future as a leader, I see myself starting in this role as charge nurse, and later on, nurse manager. I love to be in control of situations, and feel that I have the qualities it takes to form an effective working environment. As a future leader, I hope to encourage and inspire my employees to be the best they can be at their job, as well as motivate them to reach the expectations required to run a successful nursing