-James McGregor Burns (born August 13, 1918 in Melrose, Boston) is basically the father of one of the most popular type of leadership theories, transformational leadership. Being and thinking differently is something he has been doing since he was a child. For example, out of his whole family, he was the only one who had a liberal mindset. He made leadership philosophers and psychologists think about leadership in terms of a leader and followers working together for a common goal that will bring a positive change to either their lives or their organization rather than leadership being about the traits and behaviors of certain leaders. This new type of leadership delivers integrity, trust, and value.
He has won the Pulitzer price and the national book award for his outstanding biographies.
He has won the Pulitzer price and the national book award for his outstanding biographies.
-Some of his most famous works are:
Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox (1956)
Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom (1970)
Leadership (1978)
Dead Center: Clinton-Gore Leadership and the Perils of Moderation (1999)
The Three Roosevelts: Patrician Leaders Who Transformed America (2001)
“In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons.” -JMB
I think this video is a good example of transformational leadership in action. Robbin Williams is practicing "inspirational motivation" with his patients. He uses humor and laughter to create a very calm and optimistic environment given the circumstances the children find themselves in. He uses his charisma to help the children acheive a common goal which is simply being happy and enjoying life. Williams deffenitly created a positive change along with his followers who in this case are the children.
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Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_MacGregor_Burns
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