Transformational Leadership: A Systematic Literature Review for Future Research Agenda

Abstract

Leadership is one of the subjects often discussed in corporate environments and has been researched in relation to several performance results among employees. Transformational leadership is a style of leadership described by the partnerships between leaders and followers and the outcomes they accomplish together to fulfill organizational objectives. This study provides an analysis of the philosophy of transformational leadership, as well as practical advice for self-reflection and enhancement of leadership behaviors that facilitate successful organizational transformation. A few research have tested the theoretical premise that the positive effects of transformational leadership on people, groups, and organizations are related to the change of followers in real and permanent ways. This study concludes that transformation leadership encompasses mostly four behaviors: idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation, and individual consideration