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 * __Introduction__**

For any organization, leadership plays a key role in the success of achieving that organization's goals. Today, there are many different theories that guide leadership. Dr. Nancy Blair (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009) provided her definition of mindful leadership as "a process of influence to build capacity in self, others, and the system to achieve a goal." Additionally, leadership theories provide a framework for a leader and can prescribe the way a leader influences the people in his organization.

The influence that a leader has on his followers is exactly the work behind Transformational Leadership Theory. This wikispace will begin with a brief history about leadership theory. The work of James Burns will be highlighted along with the works that he inspired in other leadership theorists. Over time, transformational leadership theory has also influenced other types of leadership styles. Finally, as with any theory, critiques to Burns' work will be shared to help keep an overall perspective on leadership theory.

To access an accompanying brochure to this wikispace, please click here. . A PDF word document with the brochure information is also available here.