Transformational and Transactional Leadership Toward the Enhancement of Followers’ Trust and Psychological Well-Being

Abstract

Transformational leadership is becoming increasingly popular, yet little is known about the socio-psychological approach that supports the connection betw­een transformational leadership and followers’ well-being. The success of an organization is largely dependent on the leadership of its members. With the strategy and implementation of an organization in the hands of its leaders, they are also responsible for the well-being of their subordinates and allies. The use of transformational leadership teaches people to expand their interests in their work and be more innovative and creative in the workplace. The psychological well-being of employees appears to be linked to the transformational leadership style. However, it is not clear if this is the reason for the enhanced correlation between leadership conduct and physiological well-being findings or a link between leadership behavior and well-being that is filtered by the work role elements of the followers. Employers should expect to see a more productive and healthy work environment if they implement a workplace health strategy based on the socio-psychological elements that were discovered. It is hoped that this review will contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of leadership and well-being. Keywords: transformational leadership; transactional leadership; psychological well-being; followers’ trust