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Authentic transformational leaders differ from pseudo-transformational leaders. Pseudo-
transformational leaders are charismatic and adept at attracting followers. However, true
transformational leaders can make lasting organizational changes. In contrast, pseudo-
transformational leaders prioritize short-term gains over long-term implications. Three traits
identified pseudo-transformational leadership. Decision-making is difficult by nature. Directive
consensus requires extensive deliberation. The basic idea is that lower-level employees will
follow rules and make decisions based on their efficacy. Inconsistent and critical policy
implementation would change the impact. Having untrustworthy leaders in decision-making
positions can hinder government, organization, and industry goals. Leaders with low motivation
and a narrow perspective. A leader with a narrow view and closed mentality is frequently seen as
a poor leader since they tend to inhibit their goals. Additionally, those without this perspective
may struggle while facing opponents. I keep introspecting and tackling obstacles. Leadership
involves introspective review of past acts before making decisions concerning external factors.
The leader should not advance and correct earlier mistakes until circumstances change and
prompt a reconsideration. Leaders struggle to identify today's rapid change (Johnson, 2018).
Charisma helps pseudo-transformational leaders attract and engage people. Humans naturally
prioritize short-term gains, which can have long-term ramifications. They motivate their
followers to greatness. However, their goals may damage and kill their followers. The above
CEOs lack ethical consideration as they use deceptive methods to improve their public image
and satisfy their employees without committing to long-term participation.
Henry Ford is often regarded as a transformational leader. Ford was a prominent
entrepreneur who brought about significant changes in the transportation sector within the United
States. The individual in question gained renown for his significant contributions to mass
production, which included implementing policies that resulted in improved compensation for
his workforce and the creation of affordable items for the American populace (Researchomatic,
2013). Ford is renowned for his thesis which posits that individuals should strive to provide more
to society than they receive in return (The Human Capital, 2023). Ford prioritized the well-being
of his employees and the potential impact of his company on society, rather than focusing solely
on personal gain and achievement. His theoretical contributions to the field of business and his
genuine care for the well-being of others exemplify the characteristics of a Transformational
leader.
Adolf Hitler, conversely, might be regarded as a leader exhibiting characteristics of a
Pseudo-Transformational style. Adolf Hitler possessed a distinct and well-defined vision, which
he effectively communicated to garner a substantial following, owing to his zeal and visionary
brilliance. Despite Hitler's persuasive abilities and his success in gaining support, it is important
to acknowledge that his vision of an ideal government and society was fundamentally rooted in
his deep-seated animosity towards the Jewish population. Utilizing his profound
animosity,
Hitler
exerted authority over a significant portion of the European continent, so
triggering a series of detrimental effects characterized by corruption and the tragic occurrence of
the Holocaust (Robertson, 2015). The individual's evil actions resulted in his transformation into