Comments on: Being a Transformational Leader

By: Mrs Snarkfinance

Mrs Snarkfinance — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:51:44 +0000

I think it’s important to have a boss who is supportive, available, and clearly states expectations.

By: ImpersonalFinance

ImpersonalFinance — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:23:26 +0000

There is definitely a big difference between being a boss and a leader. I think having clear communication and clear expectations of your staff are big deals, as well as taking care to make sure everyone is aligned with the goals.

By: ShannonRyan

ShannonRyan — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:30:31 +0000

I like who clearly communicate goals and expectations. One who gives you the tools you to do the job and let’s you do it. I don’t want to be micromanaged but I also want to know that if I need some additional guidance, their door is open. This is the kind of leader that I hope am to my staff. Clarity is something that is really important to me as I want everyone to understand their responsibilities and feel confident that they can do them successfully. A good leader graciously accepts praise for her leader/boss but also makes sure that everyone receives appropriate credit too. They see their staff success as more important as their own. It sounds like you’re doing everything right to be the best leader to your team, Sally. They are lucky to have a leader that wants to support and guide them to success.

By: JourneytoSaving

JourneytoSaving — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:39:10 +0000

I took organizational behavior in college, and I loved the class. I remember learning about the leadership methods and largely agreeing with the transformational leadership style. I’m not in a managerial position, but it was insightful nonetheless. I think constructive criticism, communication and properly motivating your employees is the best. I’ve had several bosses who failed at communicating their wants, making employees confused on policies, and I’ve had others that have just yelled at people for mistakes. Not good.

By: PFUtopia

PFUtopia — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:21:53 +0000

Ah, Organizational Behavior – one of the “core” classes of your MBA program, right? Fun stuff. Org Behavior classes can be very insightful although the principles can sometimes be difficult to actually apply to real life (that’s my experience anyway). And, taking on a promotion to a supervisory position and starting your MBA is a lot to take on! You’re going to be very busy for a while, but it will pay off in the end. Congrats!

By: Raquel@Practical Cents

Raquel@Practical Cents — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:47:18 +0000

A manager who believes you can do the work and also a manager who knows what your work involves. Too many times I have worked with managers who had no idea what I did. How can you be effective that way?

By: Andrew LivingRichCheaply

Andrew LivingRichCheaply — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:00:47 +0000

I think I’d have a hard time taking on a leadership role…I’ll have to work on those skills. I’d have to say the issues with my current bosses style is the micromanagement and lack of trust in the employees. In turn, the employees lack trust and respect for the boss.