Check your thinking

Take a minute to consider your perspective on transcendent leaders in the following contrasting statements.

1. Which of the following characteristics do you think most reflect transcendent leaders?

They can differentiate between their identity and the organisation

The organisation and its mission are part of their identity

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2. Which of the following characteristics do you think most reflect transcendent leaders?

The organisation’s lifespan is the same as the leaders lifespan

The lifespan of the organisation exceeds their leadership

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3. Which of the following characteristics do you think most reflect transcendent leaders?

There is a clear vision for the organisation beyond them

The vision of the organisation is closely tied to the leader

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