MOUSE TRAP 100 Steps to Transformational Leadership Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another. It is the only means. (Albert Einstein) C. Stephen Oborn, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education Bellarmine University ©2010 Oborn Consulting. All Rights Reserved

CAN YOU BUILD A BETTER MOUSE TRAP? Must use only the material in the bag. You may not share or exchange with other leaders. You must present the trap to the group. You must work together as a team. You have 30 minutes.

Watch this Video: The transactional/manager Model

Transactional Leadership: The first 33 Steps Based on a transaction of change for something of value possessed by the leader that the follower wants (Burns, 1978) Transactional leaders appeal to linear paths and possible road-blocks: Negotiator (Bass, 1977). Basic training for all school administrators: A beans, basketball and busses notion (Oborn, 1999) Most prevalent style; Results may not be as high as transformational style (Walsman, Bass & Yammarino, 1990).

Transactional to Transformational: The next 33 Steps Transformational leadership is not a study. It is not a book. It is a way of life! Period! (oborn, 2010) Higher-order leadership traits are developed as people mature (Kuhnert, K. & Lewis, P., 1987). Stages two through five explain maturity – Stage 2…explicitly transactional – Stage 3…Partial transformational-motivation to go beyond normal effort; however, same values – Stage 4…Transformational leadership: An internal compass with values and standards..internalized sense of commitment. (Burns, 1985)

Watch this Video: The Transformational Leader is made!

Transformational Leadership: The next 33 Steps A prime function of a leader is to keep hope alive. (John Gardner) Leaders are able to take an objective view of their goals and commitments; they can operate from a personal value system that transcends their agendas and loyalties (Burns, 1978). Think outside the box, risk and develop paths of influence that excite paths of genius in others…leader becomes follower (oborn, 2009). Grounded in moral foundations...renewal of commitments (Simic, 1998). Common “I’s”: Idealized, Inspirational, Intellectual and Individualized visions (Barbuto, et.al., 2005)

THE BALCONY: The last Step to Transformation Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Dance a new dance and look around. – Communication; internal and external. – Know your team. – Personal, value-based motivation. – Build a new mousetrap when mice change. – Speak and write well, share your work ethic, develop silent transactional procedures and “serve.”

The New Mouse Trap Project: Transformational Leadership in Action The sunset of doubt can never be hidden from one’s face; therefore, the true soul of leadership can never rise (oborn, 2009) Divide into groups again..same groups as AM One partner speaks to change using the transactional model. One partner speaks to change using the transformational model. Complete the transformational form and evaluate your direction.

Transformational Leadership: In Service to Others The balcony is an impressive move up so we can kneel down. Leaders walk 100 steps up to a balcony and vision and touch the future of their students. Before their descent they align their passions, embrace their service to others and prey they viewed with a soul of change and humility. And the leader walks down to serve! (Oborn, 2010).

It has been a pleasure to work with you. I have enjoyed our time together. Remember, only you can lead change-others must do it! -C. Stephen Oborn, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education Bellarmine University, Louisville, Ky. ©2010 Oborn Consulting. All Rights Reserved