Table 13.3
As the President of his own company, Todd has provided his employees with a vision and created a strong sense of mission. He has helped them recognize their problems and find ways to solve them while providing support, encouragement, and attention. He is developing a strong company through the development of strong employees. Within Todd's company, his marketing VP is also able to motivate his employees. He has them excited about what the marketing department can become. Employees constantly come to the VP for guidance and instructions. He invests little time or money into their development, but they love working for him. Each time a new product comes to them to market, he is able to build real enthusiasm for the process. Joan is a product manager who works for the VP of marketing. She encourages her product team to interact with customers and suppliers. She constantly tries to make things work better, even if they aren't 'broken.'
-Refer to Table 13.3. Todd is an example of a:

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Todd is a transformational leader because he has provided his employees with a vision, created a strong sense of mission, and helped them recognize and solve problems while providing support and encouragement. This is characteristic of a transformational leader who inspires and motivates their followers to achieve their potential and reach higher levels of performance.

Table 13.3 As the President of His Own Company, Todd Has Provided