
9 Pillars of Transformational Leadership
“Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.”- Bernard Montgomery, British Field Marshal
1. Passion.
“Leadership is no longer about position – but passion. It’s no longer about image but impact. This is Leadership 2.0”- Robin Sharma
2. Intuition.
As observed by Bonnie Marcus in Forbes/ Leadership article on September 1, 2015: “the greatest challenges facing leaders in business today is decision-making” Leaders are expected to make decisions fast and strategically.
3. Responsibility.
If the answer to the above question is yes! Then have it in your head and heart that leadership is RESPONSIBILITY and not power.
4. Creativity.
In his book, Time Valuation page 14, Joseph Obwanda notes; ‘take time to think; it is the source of power’
5. Skills and Potential
“Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.”- Bill Bradley
6. Initiative.
“Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in a leadership position.”- Bo Bonnet
7. Communication.
“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” James Humes.
Passionate leaders take time to say what others fear and fail to say:
- They communicate vision.
- They elucidate the mission.
- They communicate value.
- They connect with humanity.
- They motivate and inspire.
- They transform their teams.
8. Generosity.
“Every great leader has a generosity gene.”- Jack Welch
Generous leaders believe and live in Mother Theresa’s spirit, they do not do things for people because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who they are-Generous.
“Giving material goods is one form of generosity, but one can extend an attitude of generosity into all one’s behavior. Being kind, attentive, and honest in dealing with others, offering praise where it is due, giving comfort and advice where they are needed, and simply sharing one’s time with someone – all these are forms of generosity, and they do not require any particular level of material wealth.”- Dalai Lama
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”-Winston Churchill
9. Influence.
Leaders with influence; give when they don’t have to. Care for others. Grow continuously. Live authentically. Empower others. Manage hardship. Serve with humility.”- 1991-12014 Lolly Daskal www.lollydaskal.com Lead from Within