Why transformational leadership is important in any economy, President Qayoumi explains

Mohammad Qayoumi

January 18, 2011 5:24am

Smart Business reporter Leslie Stevens-Huffman spoke to Cal State East Bay President Mohammad Qayoumi on the importance of transformational leadership.

In the article, "How transformational leadership takes companies to new heights in any economy,” Stevens-Huffman wrote, “Traditionally, leaders have relied on charisma to incite change. … But charm isn’t enough to achieve success in today’s business environment."

President Qayoumi explained, “Transformational leaders must combine the audacity of imagination with systematic discipline to drive quality throughout the execution process. Many leaders have great vision, but unfortunately they don't have the systematic discipline to transform a great idea on paper into a working model or the mental fortitude to execute the working model.”