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More to marketing. Welcome to more 2 marketing, the podcast on marketing, product and everything business. I’m your host, Susan, and today we’re going to be exploring the fascinating concept of transformational leadership. So what exactly is a transformational leader and what can we learn from them? So the concept. Of transformational leadership was introduced by a German called James V Downton, a prominent Scientologist, in 1973. Downton is credited with coining the term transformational leadership, laying the foundation for subsequent or scholarly discourse, and also a lot of research on leadership paradigm. Now his work marked a significant departure from traditional leadership theories of the time. By emphasising on the leaders ability to inspire and motivate followers towards achieving those common goals through visionary guidance and empowerment. Now, transformational leadership theory poses that leaders can transcend being a mere managerial role to becoming a catalyst for organisational change and individual development. James MacGregor burn further elaborated on this theory. He went on to define transformer transformational leadership as a reciprocal process where leaders and followers evaluate each other to higher levels of morale and ethical awareness. Learned contributions really did expand this theoretical framework and highlighted the transformative potential inherent to effective leadership practises. Now more and more studies have been done on this type of leadership overtime and another gentleman, Bernard Bass played a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of transformational leadership through his research and publications. Now bass defined and extended. The original concept by burns. And added in that there was more of an impact that could happen for organisational outcomes by having transformational leaderships within them. Now well. James Downton is created with the originating the concept of transformational leadership. Many others have continued to grow overtime and develop it theoretically and also practically. But what is the practical application of being a transformational leader? So transformational leadership isn’t just about managing people, it’s about inspiring and empowering them to reach their full potential. Now there are many transformational leaders out there and these leaders create a positive change, not only within their team. But also within themselves, and there are things that set them apart. So one of the first ones is being inspirational with vision. So transformational leaders. Possess a compelling vision that really does inspire others around them to follow. One of the most recent examples in our time is the example of Elon Musk. He had a vision for sustainable energy within Tesla and space exploration with SpaceX has not only transformed in industry, but also inspired countless individuals worldwide. Another element of transformational leadership is empowering others. These leaders empower their team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. There are many out there that do. This example would be the former CEO of Pepsico’s Indra Nui. She empowered her employees to think outside the box, leading to innovations like performance with purpose. Another element of transformational leadership is authenticity and a transformational leader really needs to lead by example. They have to embody everything authentically and have integrity. One of the examples that you’ll see a lot in textbooks is Nelson Mandela. Those unwavering commitments to justice and reconciliation transformed the nation and inspired the world. Emotional intelligence is always going to be needed when you’re looking at a transformational leadership. And they will need to possess high emotional intelligence, empathising with their team members and creating a supportive environment. Sir Oprah Winfrey through empathetic leadership style, has transformed her media empire into a platform for positive change. Another element is continuous growth. Transformational leaders are committed to personal and professional growth, constantly learning and evolving. There are many examples of this. You’ve got the CEO of Microsoft, Satar Nag. Gala. His focus on empathy and continuous learning has transformed Microsoft’s culture and reignited innovation. So what can? We really learn about transformational leaderships. Well, if we go back to those 5 core. Elements. You’ve got vision, empowerment, authenticity, emotional intelligence and continuous growth. Make sure if you’re if you’ve got a vision, develop a clear vision for yourself, but also for your team. What change can you want to see happen and how can you inspire others to join you on that journey? Empowerment. You need to be able to have the skills to empower those around you to take ownership and also have initiative. By creating a supportive environment where everyone feels safe and encouraged, they’ll be able to contribute more of their ideas. Leading with authenticity. So stay true to your values and beliefs. Build that trust and credibility is an essential foundation for an effective leader. Emotional intelligence, particularly when it can come to empathy and active listening, can mean the world of difference. When you’re building a team, understand the emotions of others and respond with compassion and understanding. Continuous growth and having this continuous mindset of growth and learning will help. You seek out. Opportunities be curious, develop and challenge yourself to evolve as a. Transformational leaders are more than just managers. They are visionaries, mentors and callers of positive change. By embodying their principles of vision, empowerment, authenticity, emotional intelligence and continuous growth, we can all become better leaders in our own lives and communities. Thank you for listening to this podcast from more 2 Marketing. Do share with anyone you think we’ll learn some of these concepts and also don’t forget to follow the humour. More to marketing.