How is this an example of transformational leadership? A transformational leader is one who can initiate, develop, and carry out changes within the organization. They empower their followers and nurture them in change. Transformational leaders create an environment for their followers to be able to feel empower and encouraged to discuss and try new things that they normally would be too afraid to try. When a leader is a strong role model for their followers this comes easy to them. For example, when you see your parent growing up, be a strong and dependable person with others and you see how others treat them with respect, you grow up wanting to be like them one day because you see them as a strong role model. Strong leaders also listen to their followers. This helps to build trust between the follower and the leader. Dr. Cook noticed the inconsistency between his new upcoming students and decided to have a meeting to discuss the progress in which the class was going. Not only did he discuss their work progress and the changes that needed to happen but he discussed personal things. This meeting gave them the ability to talk and share their