Self-Assessment 9-1 Score- 32= Transformational Leader Transformational leadership describes a process of bold vision creation and articulation that changes and transforms organizations and individuals. At the organizational, studies have found that transformational leadership has positive effects on organizational performance, culture, and learning. Transformational leaders are more likely to be strong advocates of teamwork. Cooperation, and innovation all ingredients of a learning culture. At the individual level, transformational leadership has been found to positively affect follower organizational commitment and organizational commitment reflects the extent to which members are loyal and willing to work hard toward achieving organizational objectives. Organizational commitment has direct implications on employee turnover rates, performance, and citizenship behavior. An effective transformational leader has the effect of influencing followers to shift from a focus on self- interest to a focus on collective interests. Effective transformational leaders use their charisma and power to inspire and motivate followers to trust and work hard to achieve the organization's objectives. They generate excitement and energy by presenting a compelling and inspiring vision of the future. Followers associated with transformational leaders reports higher levels of job satisfaction and empowerment and lower levels of turnover and stress. In certain work situations, transformational leadership is associated with increased employee cognitive abilities, which in turn improve creativity and decision quality