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For Leaders to be Transformational, They Must Think Imaginatively
Author(s) -
Curtis Guy J.,
Cerni Tom
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of leadership studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.219
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1935-262X
pISSN - 1935-2611
DOI - 10.1002/jls.21401
Subject(s) - transformational leadership , psychology , reflection (computer programming) , sociology , epistemology , social psychology , computer science , philosophy , programming language
In the current article, it is argued that individual differences in imaginative thinking may predict transformational leadership. Transformational leaders create a vision for the future, which they must imagine. Moreover, being able to imagine differences in thinking and behavior may aid in the development of more transformation leaders via guided reflection on their leadership practices. Ultimately, assessment of individual differences in imaginative thinking may be useful in recruitment of leaders.