Transformational Leadership and Employee Psychological Needs

Abstract

The notion of transformational leadership is a critical component of management study. This type of leadership demands a leader to be able to understand and monitor followers' psychological needs and ideals, as well as to motivate them to work. Four aspects define transformational leadership: individual concern, intellectual stimulation, inspiring motivation, and charisma or idealized impact. A transformative leader's position is intrinsically motivating. The authors highlight the relevance of the fundamental psychological desire for relatedness with others, as well as the sense of personal competence and autonomy in completing a particular activity, within the idea of self-determination. Recent study indicates that perceived transformative leadership helps employees satisfy their basic psychological requirements. Satisfying each of these requirements has a direct influence on the accomplishment of good results and corporate goals. Positive outcomes most frequently reported include employee trust in the organization, positive feedback from managers, belief in one's own ability to contribute to the organization, identifying opportunities for advancement, a sense of security, job satisfaction, and a high level of enthusiasm for work. Transformational leadership enables the business to embrace shared motivating concepts, empowers managers, and elicits support from followers in their attempts to establish a strong and stable organizational culture.