Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations: Influence – Tools of Persuasion

Effective leaders should never rely solely on formal authority; they should also be able to persuade. In the first of two lectures on persuasion, focus on two “weapons of influence” authority (the necessity for people to obey authority figures and roles) and commitment (behaving in a manner consistent with prior actions). Get an essential guide to the dynamics of transformational leadership. Professor Michael A. Roberto’s 24 lectures from Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations examine the leadership behaviors essential to creating positive change in teams and organizations. Filled with case studies and lessons from leaders in business and politics, as well as specific skills you can put to use immediately.