Activity 2.2 | Relational Leadership Models for Early years Contexts

James MacGregor Burns introduced transformational leadership theory in 1978. This leadership model incorporates an ethical lens to leading and focuses on the role of the leader in inspiring and motivating employees. 

Transformational leaders often have a clear vision and can encourage their followers to think creatively. Under this model, leaders also often provide individual encouraging support to followers.

Watch the YouTube video, What is Transformational Leadership Theory (and How is it Different to Transactional Leadership? to learn more about the Transformational Leadership Model (The Right Questions, 2022).

Reference

Burns, J. M. (1978). Leadership. Harper & Row.

The Right Questions. (2022, June). What is transformational leadership theory (and how is it different to transactional leadership?) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgDlJlIXuq0