Leadership and Change
4 Pages Posted: 13 Jun 2017
Date Written: September 14, 2016
Abstract
Leadership is a trait that is achieved when people are moved or directed towards a desired goal. Leadership has also been defined as a characteristic where one plans, directs, motivates or guides people to achieve results. In essence, leadership is not only about achieving results but it is also about achieving change. According to Lussier & Achua (2004), leadership influences not only people but also the leader to bring about changes that are aligned with organizational goals.
However, connecting leadership and change can be difficult because there are so many diverse forms of leadership styles. Leaders are persons who have a respectable personality and who provide unselfish service to the organization (Dubrin, 2010).
Sometimes, leaders may not be oriented towards change and rather look to sustain the current organizational structure through transactional leadership (Dubrin, 2010).
This essay draws on transformational leadership theories to establish that leadership and change is related. Although leadership styles may vary but in essence, all leaders seek to inspire a shared vision, challenge the process and bring about change (Kouzes & Posner, 2007). Some of the theories about leadership such as trait theory, behavioral leadership, transactional leadership and transformational leadership are discussed in this essay to show how change and leadership are related. This essay concludes that leadership is an inherent part of any organization and change is the path to progress which can be best achieved with transformational leaders.
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