Question

Discuss a leader who you would consider to be transformational. If possible, choose a Business leader ( Nongovernmental) located in the Middle East .In your paper, respond to the following:

1. Determine the key transformational qualities the leader possesses.
2. Based on your research, explain the impact the leader has had on his or her organization.
3. Examine the background of your selected leader and explain how he developed the skills to be a transformational leader.
4. What are the components of being a transformational leader? Thinking about yourself, determine if you are a transformational leader based on these components.
5. Next, examine your potential as a transformational leader and suggest ways for you to develop this type of leadership skill. What would need to happen in order to become a transformational leader?

Organizational Behavior

Answer 1

Transformational Leadership characteristics that impact organizational growth :—

1) Internal motivation and self development :

* use that inner motivation the driving force to effectively manage the direction of the company

* love what you do

* ensure that your values are aligned with the organization you work with.

2. The ability to make difficult decisions:

*Transformational leaders do not back away or put off tough decisions.

*Difficult decisions are made easier when decisions align with clearly defined vision, values, goals, and objectives.

3. Check their ego

:*transformational leaderskeep their ego in check and do not let it get in the way of doing business practices.

*ensures you put the company first over personal gain

— because when the company succeeds, you as a leader also succeed.

4. Willing to take the right risks:

Anyone can take a risk. Transformational leaders take calculated risks that more often than not result in positive outcomes

.* Trusting your instinct, as well as your team to gather the necessary intelligence is important.

* trusting yourg gut is easier when you have taken the time to research, evaluate and inform your decisions with input from those around you.

5. Organizational consciousness:

* Transformational leaders share the collective conscious of their organization. They understand what actions to take , make decisions that will create growth.

*share a joint purpose with the organization and do not just view their position in the company as just a job.

6. Adaptability:

*willing to adapt and are always seeking new ways to respond

* they are open-minded to change and lifelong learners.

7. Willing to listen and entertain new ideas:

* understanding that success is a team effort and growth is derived from the willingness to be open and listen to ideas from all levels of their organization.

*leaders create intentional ways to listen to their team and incorporate their insights.

8. Inspiration:

*people want to be inspired. Transformational leaders have the ability to make that happen

*inspiration comes not just from a formal motivational speech but by treating people as individuals and taking the time to understand what motivates and inspires their team.

9. Proactive:

*leaders are proactive decision makers. They do not wait around for others to make decisions and then react.

* They are willing to take risks, try new things and take an innovative approach to growing the organization. H

*understanding how to manage risk and make decisions that are backed by research, multiple insights and are well thought out.

10. Visionary:

Being a visionary is about setting a realistic and concise company mission, vision, and values that fit the culture of your organization.

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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma’s Life Story :

Jack Ma Early Life

Born in Hangzhou, China,

*Jack Ma’s family had limited means of income and his grew up in a poor household

*he began English at a very young age, which might be the most popular language across the world, but not so much in China.

He practiced the language by conversing with fellow English speakers at Hangzhou International Hotel by giving him tours for no less than 9 years.

In his youth, Ma constantly struggled to attend college. The entrance exams which are held every year took Jack over four years to pass. Surprising !!

Henceforth, he got degrees in English and business from Hangzhou Teacher’s Institute and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business respectively

. He has worked as an English and International trade lecturer in some University .

,,,,then after discovering www , firstly created "yellow pages of China " . then he saw the need of online business facilities to be given and that's how he formed Alibaba group ..and grew up ...

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if i i were given the chance to be business leader ..i would need some few listed capabilities :

vision.
self-leadership.
motivating and inspiring.
empowering others.
collaborating and influencing.
creativity

etc.