Leadership – Transactional vs. Transformational by Thomas Farrell October 2025
Learn about two key leadership styles with Dr. Farrell Superintendent of Schools, NJ
The approach leaders take cascades through every level of the organization.
I’m sure you, like me, have read many books over the years about leadership. Are leaders born or made? Answer: YES to both! Just posted a virtual learning session on YouTube and LearnersLive.com is about:
Powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and to life.
We take you on a challenging journey from being a competent individual to an inspirational leader…..the key word is “challenging”. Competent Individual to Inspiration Leader
Inspirational Leaders possess certain attributes that distinguish them from everyone else. They anticipate rather than react to change. Some call that vision. They become essential facilitators of change within their altered environment. They can skillfully communicate the new and technically esoteric with a clarity that leads to understanding and advocacy. Those in their lead execute the plan because they want to.
In every environment, in every company, in every department, in every office, in every classroom, on every team, there are inequities. Men and women come in all sizes, all levels of acumen, all degrees of competency, skill and talent……..Many times in any organization and often, not of your choosing, you get a diversity of high performers, good performers, weak performers, and those that do not contribute a dime to the performance of the team. When it comes to standards of performance, you have to decide how much are you willing to tolerate. Inspirational leaders put together teams of exceptional talent and high standards of performance. In the book Extreme Talent, the former Navy Seals say it bluntly: “There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” If your team fails, it’s on you the Leader. Get your arms around that concept…..
Inspirational Leaders have certain skills and they are good at it, rather, they are expert at it.
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Competent Individual to Inspiration Leader
I’m sure you, like me, have read many books over the years about leadership. Are leaders born or made? Answer: YES to both! This virtual learning session is about:
Powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and to life.
A well-conceived plan provides direction, helps identify potential challenges and increases the likelihood of success. A plan that mitigates operational tasks and affords more time for interpersonal relationship-building should be a centerpiece for any dynamic organizational leader. In any organizational leadership position, the key to success is engaging and inspiring staff, governance boards and constituent communities. This can only happen through visionary leadership and strategic thinking that is constantly communicated, organized, refined and adapted. Whether a private-sector corporation, public school district, private school, public agency, governing body or athletic team, engaging and communicating a shared vision of success to all stakeholders is the key for any organization. To truly become a transformational leader, your greatest success must come from how you connect with and empower people. How to make more time for the most important tasks
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