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6 Core Values of a Transformational Leader

By Dr. Theresa Bullard

In today’s ever evolving business world, quality leadership is now recognized as a key factor in whether an organization will ultimately succeed or fail.

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More and more businesses are now hiring those individuals who possess

Transformational Leadership skills to drive their company towards long-lasting success.

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A transformational leader as one who brings about valuable and positive transformation in

the individuals, organizations, and social systems.

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Ultimately, a Transformational Leader is one who empowers and develops the people they lead to

become leaders themselves, and challenges them to bring out their best and take greater ownership

of their work.

We’ve identified 6 Core Values of a Modern Day Transformational Leader

#1 Community, CooperationFundamental to Transformational Leadership is the ability to foster a sense of community via collaboration with peers and amongst their team.

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Transformational leaders value cooperation over competition.  They embrace the philosophy that only through cooperation can we create more

effective solutions to complex challenges.

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Transformational Leaders view the world as an Interconnected System and recognize that

there is a Natural Order that guides Emergence or punctuated shifts.

#2 Social ResponsibilitySocial responsibility refers to a viewpoint that an organization or individual has an obligation to act to benefit society at large.

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Being socially responsible creates trust, a good image and helps to foster a

positive reputation for your company.

In order for an organization to be socially responsible, they must adopt a perspective of Wholism and a “Global World View.”  Transformational Leaders recognize that the part reflects and contains the whole.

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They value doing their part to be socially responsible and recognize that this opens up new relationships and opportunities. 

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Ultimately, social responsibility helps to build a foundation of community and a

culture that people can get behind.

#3 Service-Oriented Leadership & Altruistic MotivationsTransformational Leaders value service-oriented leadership and are actively involved in creating a better way of life.

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Fundamental to this attitude is the underlying principle that they are driven by a connection to a deeper sense of

purpose and meaning as a leader.

As author Lewis Carroll once wrote, “One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the

doing is what we do for others.”

#4 Balance, Equality, & DiversityAll three of these core values of  transformational leadership seek to harmonize and unite differences.

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Transformational Leaders understand the importance of embracing diversity as a key to co-creative alchemy, especially in regards

to Gender Balance & Ethnic Equality.

#5 Optimism Towards FutureTransformational Leaders have a positive mindset and are optimistic yet realistic about the future.

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They have an Abundance Mentality, meaning they understand there are always

new chances and opportunities, mixed with Idealism, and Mindful Activism.

#6 Whole-Process LearningTransformational Leaders have developed the ability to utilize Whole Brain Thinking or leveraging the full spectrum of thinking available

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By stimulating and engaging multiple senses in the learning process through new and

creative ways, Transformational Leaders are fully enrolled in “whole-process learning”.

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So much goes into truly embodying what it means to be a Transformational

Leader.

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