What kind of leader are you?

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Do you know which type of leader you are?

There are transactional leaders and transformational leaders.

Rather than going through a long formal description of each, let’s go through an informal bulleted list of the main features of each.

Suggestion: you may want to print this blog, and add a check mark every time one of the bullet points seems to apply to you.

The transactional leader

The most common leadership style

Leads by telling others what to do, how to do it, and then checks up on them all the time
A defensive move due to a lack of leadership competence
Rooted in insecurity and lack of confidence
Encourages others to wait for their next order, rather than take initiatives
Constantly thinks about the next assignment, the next task, the next to-do… for others to do
Has a never-ending running checklist in their head, in the shower, at the dinner table, at home, in the car. This is a great recipe for stress and burnout

 

It’s also a recipe for mistakes, missed deadlines and poor performance
Is not very different from a micromanager
Uses tight supervision to ensure compliance
Uses rewards and punishments for motivation
Focuses on processes
Seeks to find mistakes to improve efficiency and performance

 

The end result of this top-down approach is an emphasis on control, a lack of innovation and creativity, stunted employee growth, minimal delegation, and a tendency to be reactive rather than proactive.

The transformational leader

Leads people, not processes
Creates engagement and motivation through a shared purpose, a collective identity, a healthy culture, doing meaningful work
Fosters a culture of innovation and encourages team members to explore new ideas.
Identifies the unique strengths of each team member and aligns them with their vital functions
Values and supports ongoing learning and professional development within the team
Acts as a role model to set higher expectations
Emphasizes emotional intelligence

 

Inspires others to take ownership of their results
Creates a positive and inclusive work environment where individuals feel valued and supported
Gives team members clear goals
Supports calculated risk-taking and views failure as an opportunity for learning and growth
Actively promotes teamwork, breaking down silos and encouraging synergy between team members
Provides autonomy and empowers team members to make decisions within their areas of expertise
Celebrates team achievements collectively, reinforcing a sense of shared success
Recognizes the importance of work-life balance and supports the well-being of team members
Acts as a coach, rather than a boss, guiding team members in their professional and personal development
Communicates a compelling vision for the future
Identifies what success looks like, and then lets people use their experience, skills, and creativity to figure out how to achieve it

 

It’s not difficult to see which style of leadership is more beneficial – for everybody involved.

So the goal is to progress from being a transactional leader to becoming a transformational leader.

This will help your team members blossom, while your own fulfillment increases exponentially.

In the end, transformational leadership, with its focus on inspiration, motivation, and individual development, is about empowering individuals to reach their full potential, while collectively working towards shared goals.

And that is the recipe for success!

If you would like to learn how Chronos can help you and your team reach success, please reach out to us. Simply click on the Discovery Call button above or visit www.ChronosVet.com

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Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free certified

Co-Founder of Chronos LLC

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