THERE is this notable quote from the famous Chinese Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu: 'To lead people, walk behind them.' Leaders, when taking responsibility, need to make sure that they can empower others around them with information, education, resources and tools. Leaders who seek the limelight and make themselves the hero may save the day in the short run but fail to create long-term organizational sustainability.

Transformational leadership is one of the most effective leadership styles in today's competitive business environment, where vision, clarity, commitment, innovation, creativity, motivation, among others, are highly sought by an organization from a leader toward team members. It is also an approach that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and exceed their expectations. This leadership style is often associated with creating significant and positive changes within an organization or team.