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Which leadership type tries to raise followers' motivation and values, not just trade rewards for work?

Transformational leadership, lifting followers to a higher level.

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  1. Transformational leadership ✔
  2. Transactional leadership
  3. Laissez-faire leadership

Why: Transformational leaders lift their team's motivation and values and help each person reach their full potential. Transactional leaders mostly swap rewards or penalties for performance.

Huh, didn't know that: Its four factors are idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration.

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What did the caterpillar say to its leader? Thanks for the transformation!
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Answer: Transformational leadership. Transformational leaders lift their team's motivation and values and help each person reach their full potential. Transactional leaders mostly swap rewards or penalties for performance.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    In transformational leadership, a person strives to heighten the motivation and morality of himself and his followers.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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