Date of Award

5-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Specialization

Communication and Leadership

School or Department

School of Leadership Studies

First Advisor

Dr. Nobuya Inagaki

Second Advisor

Dr. Lazarina Topuzova

Abstract

The basis of this research is to examine the transformational leader in regards to the way he or she communicates. The study will pursue a unique angle on this topic and examine leadership communication choices from the viewpoint of the follower. The rationale behind this focus is that the follower has insight into the effectiveness of the leader’s communication choices by process of affiliation. The thesis goal therefore, is to answer what the specific communication choices are of a transformational leader that followers perceive as necessary for effective leadership. This paper provides an overview of research and three theories that elucidate the key communication competencies of an effective transformational leader. It analyzes and discusses empirical data on transformational leadership communication choices retrieved by way of follower-ship ethnographic interviews. The study extends the research to include not just the perspective of the transformational leader’s follower-ship but also specific communication tools and signals from their unique perspective that, when applied and taught, will potentially foster more effective leaders and provide an important transformational leadership training tool.

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