Transformational Leadership, Behavioral Habituation to Build the Character of a Leader

Abstract

—Currently, an organization will be seen as a reflection of its leaders, including organizations in the field of education. A successful organization can mean that a leader is successful in it. A successful leader is judged not only by his position or power but by focusing on his character, behavior, and actions so that he is seen as an effective leader. This study aims to 1) know the pattern of behavior habituation so as to shape the character of a leader 2) form a conceptual frame of mind how behavior habituation can shape the character of an effective leader. This framework of thinking focuses more on the habitual pattern of thinking of a leader in an organization or educational institution. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and document study. The results of the study are then compiled into a mindset which is a habitual habituation instilled in the educational environment so as to shape the character of an effective leader. This mindset includes self-habituation, habituation in the environment, and habituation of synergy to form the character of a transformational leader as a vision builder, motivator, stimulator, and inspiration for his subordinates.