Transformational vs. Transactional: 2 Things a Leader Needs

Your leadership is less likely to be transformational without work-related goals and guidance from another person. If left on your own, your leadership is apt to be transactional. So said David Pease, (SPHR- Executive VP/ CRO Androscoggin Bank), in Portland Maine last week. Pease went on to say, “As an HR leader, if you are only transactional you will eventually become irrelevant.”

As a leader you need structured reflection & meaningful goals.

 1- Structured Reflection. With a coach, thinking partner, or other person:

• reflect on and evaluate your performance
• recognize and deconstruct patterns
• consider new perspectives
• design new actions

2- Meaningful Goals. Commit to an outcome that:

• is important to you and your organization
• drives your day-to-day actions
• helps you stay focused
• you can share to inspire others

Questions to Deepen Your Thinking:

• What are your goals as a leader?
• Have you been intentional about declaring your goals as commitments?
• Do you create time to reflect with someone about your leadership performance?

Related Posts:

• Transformation: How to Spot it in Your Organization
• Setting Meaningful Goals: 3 Components of a Commitment
• Thinking Partners: A Concept & a Compact