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Charismatic Role Modeling Using charisma (naturally occurring or cultivated), the
leader inspires admiration, respect, and loyalty, while
emphasizing the importance of having a common mission.
Inspirational Motivation Takes place when the leader articulates an exciting vision
of the future around the mission while showing the
follower how to achieve the goals, and expresses a shared
insight that is a vision not because the leaders tell them but
because each individual identifies with the vision of the
leader and is thus ''moved'' or inspired and believes that
what they do supports the vision and at times, something
greater than themselves or the leader.
Individualized Consideration The leader builds one-on-one relationships with his or her
team members, as well as gaining an understanding of their
differing needs, skills, and aspirations.
Intellectual Stimulation Integrated into this leadership style when the leader
broadens and elevates the interest or thinking of his or her
employees and stimulates followers to think about old
problems in new ways.
FIGURE 5.2 Transformational leadership. Source: Bass (1998)
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create to meet your leadership development needs should be dynamic and adapt
to your changing developmental requirements throughout your career.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DEVELOP YOUR
LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Now that we've discussed the various theories of leadership, perhaps you've
identified with the type of leader you want to become or the elements of each
theory that you'd like to see manifested in your leadership style. It is impor-
tant to ask ourselves what characteristics we currently possess as well as those
we need to acquire in order to become effective leaders. This process involves
introspection, personal evaluation, and an analysis of one's self. Trusted friends,
colleagues, or mentors can assist in supporting.
The introspection in this process is a two-fold activity: first, we must know
who we are today and, second, we must know what type of leader we want to
become. For the first step we will outline the process for the development of a
Personal Vision Statement and for the latter a personal assessment of your lead-
ership characteristics will be suggested.
Establishing Your Vision and Mission Statement
I can clearly remember being a young, single mother with aspirations of a suc-
cessful career and good life for my small daughter. Although I was using public
assistance (welfare), struggling academically, and was unsure of what my future
held, I managed to hold on to a vision of a better life. I spent time each week
thinking about how my life would be when I didn't need welfare and how I
was going to take trips, be a successful engineer, and create a great home for
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