Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

perceptions of unfairness and undermining team cohesion. • Emotional Burnout for Leaders : Constantly investing in the emotional well-being of team members can be draining, leading to burnout if leaders do not establish proper boundaries or self care practices. These disadvantages highlight the importance of balancing relational leadership with task-oriented approaches and maintaining clear boundaries to ensure both team well-being and organizational success.

Transactional Leadership Style

Transactional leadership, in contrast, focuses on achieving specific tasks and objectives through clear agreements, rewards, and accountability. It is performance-driven, emphasizing structure, efficiency, and the completion of defined goals. This leadership style doesn’t allow for getting to know team members beyond the task-driven assignments. Once the task is completed, leaders simply move on to the next one.

Critical Characteristics of Transactional Leadership:

• Clear Expectations : Leaders communicate specific objectives and performance metrics. • Rewards and Consequences : Motivation is often based on tangible incentives (e.g., bonuses,

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