Have you ever been in a situation where someone spoke so clearly and passionately that everyone in the room stopped to listen more closely? Perhaps suddenly the room took on an energy of agreement and excitement as all became united under the inspiring ideas and vision of the one speaking? That person was displaying a leadership style known as transformational leadership, one that uses authentic presence, vision and inspiration to motivate others. We’ve identified 6 distinct characteristics that make up a modern day Transformational Leader: #1 Embrace Transformation This one may seem obvious but in order to be a transformational leader, you must be someone who adopts a philosophy of moving towards change, rather than avoiding or resisting it. Even more, transformational leaders thrive on change and get excited by the prospects of evolving a system or organization into something even better. Transformational leaders are skilled at harnessing the process of change and driving it forward both intentionally and skillfully. This means they have the skill set to evolve or progress an organization, idea or philosophy more rapidly. #2 Personal Growth: Another key characteristic of a Transformational Leader is their ability and openness to grow. According to the Georgetown University’s Transformational Leadership Institute, Transformational Leaders, “Grow and expand as human beings even as they lead extraordinary outcomes for their communities and organizations.” This trait is also about Expanding Consciousness and Self-Awareness. In other words, moving beyond just focusing on the material side of things and tuning in more to the core self and essential nature of being human. #3 Transparency & Authenticity Transparency implies openness, communication, and accountability. It refers to operating in such a way that it is easy to for others to see what actions are being performed. Authenticity refers to truthfulness, sincerity, devotion and intention. Transformational Leaders are ones who lead by example. They bring authentic presence, integrity, vision, and compassion into their role as a leader. #4 Empowerment & Engaged Action Transformational Leaders possess the Courage and Confidence to take a stand for their beliefs and vision. They also generate the needed clarity and inspiration to get commitment from others to unite behind the effort. Transformational Leaders are not afraid to push their ideas forward, even in the face of adversity, challenge, and risk. #5 Integrity & Accountability Integrity, or the concept of consistency around actions, values, principles and outcomes, as well as, Accountability or answerability, are fundamental characteristics of a Transformational Leader. This trait refers to taking Personal Ownership and “Walking the Talk”, both by being the example, as well as holding that line with those you lead. #6 Self-Actualization Transformative Leaders are self-actualizin

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6 Key Characteristics of a
Transformational Leader
By Dr. Theresa Bullard

2. Have you ever
been in a situation
where someone
spoke so clearly
and passionately
that everyone in the
room stopped to
listen more closely?

3. Perhaps suddenly
the room took on an
energy of
agreement and
excitement as all
became united
under the inspiring
ideas and vision of
the one speaking?

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That person was displaying a leadership style
known as transformational leadership, one
that uses authentic presence, vision and
inspiration to motivate others.

5. We’ve identified 6 distinct
characteristics that make up a
modern day Transformational
Leader:

6. #1 Embrace
Transformation
This one may seem
obvious but in order to be
a transformational leader,
you must be someone
who adopts a philosophy
of moving towards
change, rather than
avoiding or resisting it.

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Even more, transformational leaders thrive on
change and get excited by the prospects of
evolving a system or organization into
something even better.

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Transformational leaders are skilled at
harnessing the process of change and driving
it forward both intentionally and skillfully.

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This means they have the skill set to
evolve or progress an organization,
idea or philosophy more rapidly.

10. #2 Personal
Growth
Another key
characteristic of a
Transformational Leader
is their ability and
openness to grow.

11. According to the Georgetown University’s
Transformational Leadership Institute,
Transformational Leaders, “Grow and
expand as human beings even as they
lead extraordinary outcomes for their
communities and organizations.”

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This trait is also about Expanding
Consciousness and Self-
Awareness.

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In other words, moving beyond just
focusing on the material side of things and
tuning in more to the core self and
essential nature of being human.

14. #3 Transparency
& Authenticity
Transparency implies
openness,
communication, and
accountability.

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It refers to operating in such a way
that it is easy to for others to see
what actions are being performed.

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Authenticity refers to truthfulness,
sincerity, devotion and intention.

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Transformational Leaders are ones who lead
by example. They bring authentic presence,
integrity, vision, and compassion into their
role as a leader.

18. #4 Empowerment
& Engaged Action
Transformational
Leaders possess the
Courage and
Confidence to take a
stand for their beliefs
and vision.

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They also generate the needed clarity
and inspiration to get commitment from
others to unite behind the effort.

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Transformational Leaders are not afraid
to push their ideas forward, even in the
face of adversity, challenge, and risk.

21. #5 Integrity &
Accountability
Integrity, or the concept of
consistency around actions,
values, principles and
outcomes, as well as,
Accountability or
answerability, are
fundamental characteristics
of a Transformational Leader.

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This trait refers to taking Personal Ownership
and “Walking the Talk”, both by being the
example, as well as holding that line with
those you lead.

23. #6 Self-
Actualization
Transformative Leaders are
self-actualizing people.
They recognize that
creativity, innovation,
initiative, and an
organization’s ability to
thrive, rest upon its core
values that come from this
deeper pursuit of meaning.

24. As the great psychologist Abraham Maslow
declared, “What a man can be, he must be.
This need we may call self-actualization…It
refers to the desire for self-fulfillment, namely,
to the tendency for him to become actualized
in what he is potentially. This tendency might
be phrased as the desire to become more and
more what one is, to become everything that
one is capable of becoming.”

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True leadership requires the ability to
inspire, motivate and ultimately
transform us.

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