Discussion Post: Transformational Leadership/Transactional Leadership
To prepare for this discussion, read the assigned textbook chapters and the article, The Difference Between Transactional and Transformational Leadership (Links to an external site.). Complete the "Leader's Self-Insight 12.1. Transformational Leadership" and "Leader's Self-Insight 12.2. What's Your Mach?" activities in the textbook. Reflect on what the results suggest about you as a leader and what observations others might make of you that are in your blind spot. You are not required to share your specific result when discussing these activities, but are welcome to, if you are comfortable doing so. To successfully complete this discussion, your post should minimally include the following:
A. Begin by evaluating what you consider the most important differences between transformational leadership and transactional leadership and between transformational and charismatic leadership.
B. Identify at least one significant change you would like to see happen to create a better work environment or address a need in your community, the nation, or the world. Based on the change you selected, address each of the following:
a. Integrate information based on the "Leader's Self-Insight 12.1. Transformational Leadership" and "Leader's Self-Insight 12.2. What's Your Mach?" activities in an overview of how you would identify relevant goals to achieve the desired change.
b. Describe how you can use coalitional leadership to build alliances that can help you achieve important goals to achieve the desired change.
c. Apply concepts discussed in the Ripple Effect to the change process.
d. Formulate specific strategies that clearly demonstrate how you would follow the Guidelines for Ethical Action, as discussed in the text, as you work to achieve the desired change.
e. Identify specific actions you can take to increase power through political activity and the use of influence tactics of appealing to a higher vision, rational persuasion, friendliness, reciprocity, developing allies, and direct persuasion to achieve the desired change.
f. Explain how you would modify your plan if you had to work entirely virtually to lead your team while working to achieve the desired change.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.