Transformational Approaches to Leadership
Discuss a leader who you would consider to be transformational. If possible, choose a leader located in the Middle East who may serve an instrumental role in Saudi Vision 2030. In your paper, respond to the following:
Determine the key transformational qualities the leader possesses.
Based on your research, explain the impact the leader has had on his or her organization.
Examine the background of your selected leader and explain how he developed the skills to be a transformational leader.
What are the components of being a transformational leader? Thinking about yourself, determine if you are a transformational leader based on these components.
Next, examine your potential as a transformational leader and suggest ways for you to develop this type of leadership skill. What would need to happen in order to become a transformational leader?
Directions:
Write a three-part essay (i.e., an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph) that addresses the assignment’s guide questions. Do not address the questions using a question and answer format.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Be three to five pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
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Introduction
The former ruler of Saudi Arabia King Adullaah can be regarded as an icon of leadership, path breaking policies and reforms. The king can be referred to as transformational leader who has risen against all odds and barriers. When it comes to Islamic model of leadership, behaving ethically towards all humans despite their religion, background is vital. The leader must act as a trustee, be humble and should always strive for self-improvement. This essay will show that the King embodies these leadership characters together with other Islamic principles.
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