Role of Transformational Leadership in Employee Performance in Modern Organisations
1. Syed Ibtisam Nafis, GAMBIT Business School, Doctor, India
This research study explores how transformational leadership impacts employee performance in present-day organisations. Many companies now operate in fast-moving and challenging environments and so need leadership that can inspire and guide employees with clear vision and emotional support. The study aims to show how transformational leaders affect staff engagement, motivation, and job outcomes through clear communication, encouragement, and goal alignment. The work uses a mixed method that involves surveys and interviews to understand employee views and experiences. A sample from different sectors was used to collect broad and balanced opinions. The findings suggest that transformational leadership helps improve employee performance because it builds trust, increases commitment, and develops shared vision. The results also show that such leaders create better work culture and lower staff turnover as employees feel respected and supported. This study adds value by linking leadership style with productivity and employee satisfaction and also explains why managers must build human skills and clear vision to succeed in competitive fields. The outcome suggests that transformational leadership not only shapes work quality but also keeps employees motivated even during pressure and change. This makes it useful for organisations planning internal improvement or cultural reform. Further suggestions include more training for managers to build emotional awareness and long-term direction setting. The study ends by saying that the role of the leader is more than a taskmaster and includes moral and personal development that supports overall growth and sustainable outcomes.
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The paper concludes that transformational leadership is not just a trend but a real need in modern companies. It builds a system where people feel motivated respected and safe to take action. Employees who are guided with support and clear goals tend to work better and stay longer. This type of leadership also creates trust and teamwork which is very useful during hard times or sudden change. The results of this study show that leaders must now focus more on people and less on control if they want long-term success. The work suggests that leadership training must include emotional growth and values and not just management skills. The findings can help any company planning for growth or workplace change. Future study can look at how such leadership works in remote or hybrid work because the world of work is also changing very fast.
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Syed Ibtisam Nafis developed the study idea collected the data did the analysis and prepared the full paper.
This study did not get any funding from outside or internal bodies.
Syed Ibtisam Nafis declare that the research was done without any financial or commercial ties that could be seen as conflict of interest.
Syed Ibtisam Nafis thanks all participants who gave their time and views and the Holmes Institute for general support and access to study tools.
The data used in this study is available from the author on request and all personal data has been kept private as per ethical rules.