Reflection Paper 1

Running head: REFLECTION PAPER

Reflection Assignment:

Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership

Jimmy Jaimes

Dallas Baptist University

Reflection Paper
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Learning about the principles surrounding the transformational leadership style

through our textbook and the presentation by Dr. Dutschke has given me some insight

into my approach to leadership. Last week we were instructed to discuss the leadership

approach that best describes our leadership style, and I chose the skills approach.

However, after learning about transformational leadership, I have come to realize that

my approach to leadership actually changes depending on whether I am in a

professional setting or at home. In a work environment, I tend to use the skills approach,

which focuses on the three-skill (technical, human, conceptual) approach concept. This

approach allows me to be successful when working with clients, colleagues, and direct

reports. However, at home, I lean more towards the transformational leadership

approach. As Kouzes and Posner’s model explains, I have had to: model the way,

inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the

heart. Without divulging too much detail, let me just say that my childhood was difficult

and I have had to overcome many obstacles to be where I am today. With the LORD’s

help, I have been able to lead my family out of Egypt and into the promise land, sort of.

My family’s (parents and siblings) life has changed significantly as a result of decisions I

have made to better our lives. I can tell you that my decisions resemble the practices

and principles found in the transformational leadership approach.

The one aspect of the transformational approach that I need to incorporate in my

leadership style is the Individualized Consideration aspect. Many times I proceed to

present one solution to a set of individual problems. I need to learn to listen to individual

needs and opinions before moving forward with a possible solution.

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I have the pleasure of being related to a person that I consider to be a

transformational leader. He is my uncle, Arturo Reynoso. My uncle is a man that leads

by example and he is definitely someone I want to emulate. He is a man of great

integrity and knowledge, and is a great example of someone who practices his faith. He

has been a pastor for over 20 years, both in the United States and Mexico. He inspires

and encourages his congregation to reach their fullest potential in God, and never

hesitates to meet the needs of people, no matter what those needs are. He never

hesitates to meet the needs of people, no matter what those needs are. Additionally, he

is always open to suggestions from his staff and is known for supporting many

innovative ideas.

The key to transitioning from a transactional leader to a transformational leader is to

become more considerate and attentive to the individual needs of subordinates. A

leader must focus on more than just their needs. He or she must work at helping

subordinates develop and grow into their full potential. This leads to transformation in

both the leader and the follower.