Marc’s MSLD Reflection Blog

James MacGregor Burns (1978) was the first to introduce the idea of transformational leadership.  Transformational leadership is “a leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems” (Creative Commons, n.d.). The main idea is to produce positive change in followers so they develop into leaders. Maimon (2018) said that “Transformative leaders are more collaborative, open, communicative, and power-sharing.”  Additionally, “Transformative leadership is more focused on relationships, open to multiple interpretations, adaptable to new situations, and more flexible in adjusting to new environments. The transformative leader is readier to multitask and capable of paying attention both to goals and to the process for achieving them” (Maimon, 2018).  Transformative leaders interact and connect with those they lead to work towards a common goal. Denning (2011) suggested that interactive leaders have the following dimensions: They work with the worl...

This post is going to be a good one, so pay attention.  Oftentimes it is the first impression that is the longest lasting.  This point is especially true of presentations. Presenters have just 60 to 90 seconds at the beginning of their speech to grab the attention of the audience before the audience decides if it is worth their energy to pay attention (Tull, 2017). Realistically, I think that presenters generally face an attention deficit before they ever say a word. I think that most people go into a presentation expecting it to be boring.  That has been my experience anyway.  Presenters must work quickly and effectively to turn the tide before they lose the audience completely.  Oftentimes presenters use a story to captivate their audience. It is a good technique and it works. However, there is something presenters can do to ensure they have the attention of their audience even before the story begins. Kevin Hart is an actor, comedian, and televisio...