How Do You Lead? Do the Quiz #personaldevelopment#trainingsupport

 

What kind of leader do you think you are? Interested? Do the quiz!



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Transactional or Transformative, or perhaps both? Having selected your choice, How do you know? Read on and answer the quick quiz, if you’d like to consider this.

Because understanding the nuances between these styles is crucial for any leader, especially in the context of how training support for grown-ups features in your world.

A little Background Info

Transactional leadership, is a term pioneered by Max Weber. It focuses on the exchange between leaders and followers. Transactional leaders operates on a system of rewards and punishments, where goals are set, and followers comply in exchange for incentives or consequences. This style thrives in stable environments where tasks are clearly defined, making it very effective in certain work settings.

Transformative leadership, a phrase created by Pulitzer-prize-winning author by James MacGregor Burns, and further developed by Bernard M. Bass centres on inspiring and empowering followers to achieve higher levels of performance.


It revolves around vision, innovation, and collective growth. Transformative leaders seek to challenge the status quo, fostering an environment of creativity, collaboration, and personal development.

So how do you rate? Here are some key questions for your consideration:

A)      I primarily focus on achieving predetermined goals and maintaining stability.

B)      I aspire to inspire change and growth within individuals and the community.

A)      I mostly interact with followers through a system of rewards and punishments.

B)      I prioritise building strong, trust-based relationships to motivate and empower them.

A)      My leadership style is centred on maintaining current practices and efficiency.

B)      I actively seek innovation, encouraging new ideas and approaches to problem-solving.

A)      I view leadership enforcing rules and procedures.

B)      I see my role as an opportunity to facilitate better personal and professional growth.

A)      I am more inclined to maintain the status quo and resist change.

B)      I embrace change as an opportunity for growth and development, both personally and within your team or community. 

(You have probably worked out the 'A' answers are all 'transactional' and the 'B' answers are all 'transformative')

Ok that’s enough questions for now. 

I think it’s fair to say that identifying your leadership style is crucial for effectively guiding and supporting adults in community and workplace settings.

However, it is also fair to say that a leader may engage in a range of strategies which are personal and situation dependent. In short no one is either/or.

Whether you lean more towards transactional or transformative leadership, understanding the nuances of each approach enables you to adapt your strategies to best serve your team's needs.

Take the opportunity to reflect on some key questions and the extent to which you embrace continuous learning and development. With such knowledge, you can cultivate a leadership style that fosters growth, innovation, and positive change which best suits your community and workplace environment.

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