Krishna as a Transformational Leader

Krishna as a Transformational Leader
James MacGregor Burns (1978) first introduced the concepts of transformational and transactional leadership in his treatment of political leadership. According to Burns, transformational leaders offer a purpose that transcends short-term goals and focuses on higher order intrinsic needs. Working for a Transformational Leader can be a wonderful and uplifting experience. They put passion and energy into everything. They care about you and want you to succeed. Many people have come after Burns and defined the concept of transformational leader in their own ways but if one was to understand this concept in simple words it would be a process that motivates people by appealing to higher ideas and moral values, defining and articulating a vision of the future and forming a base of credibility. One, who formulates an inspiring vision, facilitates the vision, encourages short-term sacrifices, and makes pursuing the vision a fulfilling venture. Transformational leadership is Daivi Leadership. It is not based on inducing fear, but rather to inspire people to achieve greater heights. It is about getting outstanding results from normal persons. It is a way to get things done through injecting energy and enthusiasm. It is about setting lofty targets and enabling people to achieve them and People will follow a person who inspires them. A person with vision and passion can achieve great things. Transformational Leaders are often charismatic, but are not as narcissistic as pure Charismatic Leaders, who succeed through a belief in themselves rather than a belief in others. Whilst the Transformational Leader seeks overtly to transform the organization, there is also a tacit promise to followers that they also will be transformed in some way, perhaps to be more like this amazing leader. In some respects, then, the followers are the product of the transformation. To quote Colin Powell, Transformational leadership is the art of