Study Transformational Leadership and Make a Difference in the World
To study transformational leadership is to understand the timeless principals of leadership and a good way to examine the role of leadership in today’s world. However, before we begin this brief look at the study of transformational leadership, an abbreviated quote from this school’s namesake, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga hits the nail square on the head: “Man is born for action…”
The study of transformational leadership is about action - the action taken by leaders to implement new ideas, to reinvent and constantly improve surrounding conditions. Examples of transformational leaders include Martin Luther King, Eleanor Roosevelt and Saint Gonzaga. Therefore, it is no surprise Gonzaga University encourages students to study transitional leadership, with a school philosophy based on a 450-year old model to educate the whole person - mind, body and spirit.
Gonzaga University – a Trusted Authority in the Study of Transformational Leadership
At Gonzaga University, the study of Transformational Leadership goes beyond conventional leadership’s focus on traditional needs to fulfill higher-level human needs, such as self-actualization. The focus is on the purpose of leadership using creativity, vision, passion, empowerment, and interaction, rather than explaining how leaders should behave in given situations.
In addition, Gonzaga University has worked hard to create effective online distance learning for students wishing to study transitional leadership. Our program in Organizational Leadership was the first to go online, and the design of its courseware put forth benefits, such as:
- 24/7 Tech Support
- Student Lounge forum for networking and discussion
- More personal interaction with professors
Gonzaga University employs online teaching tools that combine video and other media for a seamless study of transformational leadership. Students can also link to a Mentors Gallery to view lectures and speeches from this nation’s renowned transitional leaders.
If you would like to effect change, study transformational leadership with Gonzaga University’s Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership (MA-ORGL).
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