Transformational Leadership

Consider what you have learned this week about various leadership approaches. What is your preferred leadership style? Does it work in your current organization? If so, why? If not, how do you need to modify to improve the effectiveness of your leadership style?
In the various positions I have held in the long-term care sector I have utilized a combination of leadership styles. However, the leadership style that I have had the most success with is the transformational leadership style. As a transformational leader I have served as a role model for my employees, clearly communicated my goals and vision of the organization, and set good examples for everyone in the organization. I hold high standards of myself and in return I expect that my employees produce high quality work performances. It is my job to empower and inspire employees to assist them in exploring their own professional interests and focus on the needs and vision of the team and the organization as a whole. Transformational leaders are very creative by providing work that stimulates the individual’s interests based on their own behaviors and personal characteristics. In the past I have assigned employees projects and tasks that are closely related to their interests aligned with the organization’s overall mission. This becomes tricky and a lot of work in the beginning but finding the right people to accomplish a wide variety of job duties that matches their skill sets and experiences produces effective results. I have found that this greatly increases work productivity which results in having satisfied and happy employees. Recognizing an existing need or demand of the employees, the transformational leader is able to motivate the employee by engaging them in duties and activities to help them reach their fullest potential that ultimately creates a productive work environment