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While reviewing the learning theories I realized that the the theory that best suits me is the relationship or transform theory. Subsequently, the main focus of this theory is building relations between leader and follower. Transform leaders inspire and motivate the entire group by helping the group aspire to work to their full potential. It is easier to succeed when there is trust and respect with-in a group, in both directions from leader to follower and follower to leader.
My school can benefit this type of leadership, because it allows everyone to become empowered, students, teachers, and administrators. Consequently, I believe that more can be accomplished if there is a shared vision, a stake in the vision and ownership of that vision. Transform leaders allow for collaboration among others and as the name implies to effect changes that are hopefully for the better.
Charlie,
ReplyDeleteI like your observation about trust working better when it goes both ways. It seems as though the transformational leader can develop this sort of relationship better than any other leadership style. I think trust is a hard thing to come by these days and it takes genuine interest to maintain trust in both directions. I liked the video you attached. It gave a clear view of relationship based leadership and how it might work for the whole group in an individualized way.