Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

Key Differences:

Transactional Leadership

Aspect

Relational Leadership

Achieving tasks and immediate goals. Driven by rewards and penalties. Often limited to task completion.

Building trust, relationships, and growth.

Focus

Driven by intrinsic values and shared vision.

Motivation

Fosters deep team commitment.

Engagement

Primarily focused on short-term results.

Builds long-term loyalty and development.

Longevity

The best leaders understand when to balance these approaches. Relational leadership is crucial for building trust and inspiring loyalty, while transactional leadership can ensure that tasks and objectives are completed efficiently.

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