The use of Transformational Leadership Characteristics in Higher Education Administrative Leadership
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Transformation Leadership, Higher Education, LeadershipAbstract
HEI leaders are challenged by adapting to the ever-changing world. This paper examines how administrative leaders can use Transformational Leadership (TL) to benefit higher education institutions (HEI) in terms of employee satisfaction, engagement, and commitment. A transformational leader inspires and motivates all employees through change management to enhance innovation. A higher education institution's long-term success depends upon faculty and staff satisfaction. An organization's productivity, effectiveness, and student performance are enhanced when employees are satisfied.
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