Transformational leadership is a leadership style that inspires followers to accomplish more than expected through motivation. It believes in raising followers to higher levels of motivation and morality. There are 4 components of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation. Transformational leadership can transform organizations by implementing a clear vision and inspiring passion throughout the organization. It focuses on developing future leaders and improving performance through motivation rather than negative reinforcement.
27. 最近這幾年,由柯林斯( Jim Collins )所領導的小組成員,經過許多的搜尋、觀察、比較,企業從優秀到卓越,有很多重要成功的關鍵因素。柯林斯認為從優秀到卓越的轉變中,這些企業採用的是第五級的領導( level 5 leadership )。在他的「從 A 到 A +」( Good to Great )一書中,他詳細的說明了他的觀點。
29. 第五級的領導人,是沒有自我的( lack of ego ),所以這些領導人看起來,害羞、內向、不愛出風頭,謙沖為懷、溫文有理。但是堅持專業,充分授權,能夠承擔錯誤的決策、成效不佳,或失敗的後果。對他人的成功給於高度的肯定。對達成企業目標與使命,有強烈的堅持,能夠帶領企業,從失敗中走出,蛻變為優秀的企業,成長為卓越的企業。在書中,他還舉了史密斯 (Darwin E. Smith) 整頓金百利公司作例子。