An educator for more than 45 years, Kathy Minardi has become known for her expertise in wholehearted school leadership and the building of emotionally intelligent communities. Now senior consultant and owner of Whole School Leadership, Kathy Minardi comes to her work with an executive certificate in transformational leadership from Georgetown University. Transformational leadership is a style of leading that involves inspiring others to advance to the next level of thinking and acting. The concept of transformational leadership comes from presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns, who identifies the transformational leader as someone who has the energy and persona to inspire others to commit to a common goal. Burns believed that one could identify the transformational leader as one who is viewed by followers with respect, trust, and admiration. The leader earns this high regard by setting ambitious goals and expectations while enlisting the cooperation of followers by inspiring them on an emotional level. The leader must be able to sustain not only this emotional commitment but also an enduring work ethic that can persist until the vision is realized. The transformational leader knows that this is only possible in the presence of a trusting and connected relationship. The leader must help followers to understand that he or she believes in them and is there to encourage and support them as they work toward their common goal. Only then can a leader be truly transformative.
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AuthorSince 1999, Kathy Minardi has served as the head of school at Aidan Montessori School in Washington, D.C. Utilizing her 37 years of experience in independent schools. Archives
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