A transformational leader is the opposite of a transactional leader. A transformational leader is one who motivates his team by inspiring loyalty and confidence in them. He takes the operations of the team to greater heights by working on the units that run the operations- people.
A transformational leader works his team through inspiration and persuasion. Rather than using the carrot-and-stick method of motivation, the transformational leader chooses to persuade his team to follow him via inspiring the team to gain confidence in him and themselves, allowing them to willingly commit …

After extensive research involving over 40,000 interviews with leaders, 20,000 interviews with followers and over a million surveys of work teams, Tom Rath and Barry Cochie uncovers the secrets which make effective leaders effective.
Key revelations of this extensive research show that:
1. The most effective leaders are always investing in strengths.
Contrary to common belief, an all rounded leader may not be the most effective leader. An examination of renowned leaders shows that they are all famous for different reasons. For instance, it may be due to their ability to influence, as …

In my many years of leadership experience, what I have discovered is that a key factor that instantly differentiates an effective leader and a mediocre one is proactivity. In his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Steven Covey describes proactivity to be having the initiative to actively take massive action, and emphasises its importance in allowing a person to succeed in anything he does. It can be seen as preventive rather than reactive in handling problems.
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, proves this point. I …

In our examinations of various leadership styles and leadership qualities, none could possibly be more apt than Barack Obama as a case study. His refreshing ideology and brilliant execution certainly bestows us with many leadership lessons to draw from.
Who is He?
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th President of the United States. As an African American born in Hawaii, Obama took interest in being a community organiser in a low income neighbourhood, and served as a church based community organiser before studying Law at Harvard Law School. He was eventually …