Leadership & Creativity (original) (raw)

This article reports on the literature associated with the role of transformational leadership on followers' creativity. Reviewing the literature indicated that transformational leadership behaviors closely match the determinants of innovation and creativity at the workplace, some of which are vision, support for innovation, autonomy, encouragement, recognition, and challenge. In fact, transformational leaders can encourage creativity through intrinsic motivation, empowerment of followers, and climate supportive of innovation at work environment. It is suggested that leaders should develop their style of leadership and learn the transformational leadership components of charisma (idealized influence), inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration in order to enhance the creative performance of their employees.

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