Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the leadership of Dr Martin Luther King Jr in relation to four characteristics of transformational leadership. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws upon excerpts from archival sources of personal correspondence and statements by Dr Martin Luther King Jr stored at the King Center, Atlanta, Georgia.Findings – The research finds that Dr King personified the four characteristics of transformational leadership. It also illustrates King's leadership legacy through modern works on leadership.
Originality/value – The analysis presented assists our understanding of the qualities of and the way we think about, transformational leaders. It emphasises the importance of building follower confidence; challenging taken-for-granted assumptions; developing follower needs and upholding high moral values.
Originality/value – The analysis presented assists our understanding of the qualities of and the way we think about, transformational leaders. It emphasises the importance of building follower confidence; challenging taken-for-granted assumptions; developing follower needs and upholding high moral values.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 154-166 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Leadership and Organization Development Journal |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2006 |
Keywords
- leadership, transformational leadership, organizational change
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McGuire, D., & Hutchings, K. (2006). Portrait of a transformational leader: the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 28(2), 154-166. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730710726840