Who is a transformational leader? Can you make an example of an inspiring leader you look up to? by UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d Click on the red button at the bottom right corner of the screen or double click on the board to create a new post. Write your name and duty station first and post your reflections. Do not forget to read and comment on what your colleagues have posted! en-us 2022-08-31 21:21:39 UTC 2023-09-02 16:17:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270f.png UNAIDS EXD https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2567391376 Winnie is 
1. Charismatic - she always has powerful human stories to tell
2. Asserting global intellectual leadership -in many areas from equitable access to health technologies to sustainable health financing to women's empowerment
3. Orienting the entire UN System towards greater collegiality and coherence - through challenging Cosponsors commitment and strengthening our joint program model and tools
4. Communicating and presenting the UN’s vision - ending inequalities is the lens UNAIDS is applying to address poverty.
 5. Connecting the organisation with a world of constituencies - from feminists to anti-racism movements to business leaders. ]]> 2023-04-25 14:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2567391376 Eric Verschueren Benin Togo https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2568794707 If you define it as a leadership style that causes change in individuals and social systems, the most iconic figure in recent times may be Nelson Mandela. He helped to transform South Africa from its colonial past and implemented a multi-racial and more equal participatory government.
He was an ideal role model and "walked the talk”. In his case, people saw in him the leader they wanted to be and because of that charism they believed and trusted him. He inspired his followers easily and with clarity. He encouraged his followers to challenge the status quo. He transcended his own personal interest for the interest and well-being of the many. 
]]> 2023-04-26 13:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2568794707 Alberto A Stella, MCO Southern Cone Countries https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2571998351 A transformational leader has the ability to positively influence others, has the skills to teach and motivate action, makes decisions with confidence, visualizes the future in the medium and long term because he knows that big changes take time, works with the team and interacts individually with everyone and recognizes the work that his team does. The transformational leader has a great capacity to promote change, leads by example and is an inspiration within the team to improve.
Transformational leaders accept that leadership does not depend on the hierarchy, accept that it can be exercised horizontally and democratically by others in the team depending on the situation, and are capable of creating motivating and stimulating environments.

An example of a transformational leader is Harvey Milk, who made history by becoming the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in the United States in 1977: the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. A year later, Milk, whose political career was an extension of his activism in favor of the rights of the LGTBI community, was assassinated. Before dying, Harvey Milk, aware of the threats he was receiving against his life, recorded a posthumous speech in which he said "if a bullet enters my brain, hopefully it will destroy the doors of all closets.]]> 2023-04-28 16:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2571998351 Richard AMENYAH (Caribbean) https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2573072063 A transformational leader is one who has brought about a paradigm shift in results for people and communities. The late Kofi Annan, the form UN Secretary General in 2002 mobilized the world to set up the Global Fund for HIV/TB/Malaria which has saved over 50 million lives over the past 20 years and transformed individuals, households and countries for the better. Leaders grows or impact other leaders and this is demonstrated by President George Bush (Jnr) who also set up PEPFAR one year after the Global Fund and after 20 years has also saved 25 million lives and significantly strengthening health systems and improving on maternal health and wellbeing.
 
Kofi Annan from a humble beginning has seen the disastrous impact of AIDS on a vibrant labor force and economic development of especially low and middle income countries in sub Saharan Africa. He clearly understood the inequalities in access to antiretroviral drugs which was present in the global north and virtually non-existent in the global south. This was his call to action to challenge world leaders to live up to the tenets of the UN Charter focusing on promoting, protecting and fulfilling the human rights for all. The right to life was critical regardless of whether you were born in the global north or south.
]]> 2023-04-30 18:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2573072063 Example of an inspiring leader- Martin Odiit, Tanzania https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2580884307 Nelson Mandela was a very inspiring leader. He was selfless in his struggle to stop apartheid. Upon becoming President of post apartheid South Africa, he did not show vengeance but rather continued to be an inspiration for those who are left behind. He was charismatic, communicated with impact, very respected, and very popular but opted to lead for just one term of five years and step aside. He was therefore exemplary.]]> 2023-05-07 14:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2580884307 adding a key action for UN transformational leadership. https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2581071819 I agree with colleagues and their reflections, so wont want to repeat what I read in the great postings of Alberto and Richard. One of my big concerns, but also an opportunity for transformational leadership will be, setting an example for working towards and celebrating the leaders who work for the UN values and goals beyond the siloes of one UN entity. UN leaders, and by this I mean from EXD to any staff can be a transformational leader if they look beyond their agencies' own territory. We could achieve so much.]]> 2023-05-07 20:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2581071819 Transformational Leader - Marc SABA https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2591196086 A transformational leader is a true agent of change because he or she is able to think bold, to inspire other and to bring new ideas and leads for desired change. A transformational leader is also credible and a model and norms based and principled leader who applies human rights approach, gender equality, women empowerment and leave no one behind in his or her leadership style. Thomas Sankara, the formal Head of State of Burkina Faso was a transformational leader. During his time, he successfully promoted women rights, reduced poverty rate and increased health coverage in the country. He shown integrity and fight against corruption and promoted the justice for all. He applied the principle of leave no one behind and put the protection of the environment and climate change at the heart of its priorities.]]> 2023-05-15 11:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2591196086 Unsung transformational leaders https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2601528051 A transformational leader is someone who has made a lasting impact on improving the lives of others, driven by the will and courage to stand up for what is right, often against all odds. While there are world-renown leaders that have inspired me, I have also been deeply moved and inspired by community leaders that I have had the privilege to work with through my work with UNAIDS, for example: ICW Asia Pacific, Women living with HIV Network in Pakistan.  ]]> 2023-05-23 10:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2601528051 Transformational Leader - YOW Chad https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2614939859 Martin Luther King Jr. was a transformational leader. He stood up against oppression and forced change in American society regarding the civil rights era. He continued to inspire many people all over the world.]]> 2023-06-05 15:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2614939859 Transgender leadership in India https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2617021895 Last year I was introduced to an inspirational transformative leader here in India. She established an NGO for the trans female and trans male community - so immediately inclusive of a group often neglected and unrepresented being trans male. Her leadership so represents the word transformational because the NGO has been structured and built in a way that the current board and leadership are mandated to progressively hand over control to the next generation of leaders through a time bound relationship and capacity development programme. True leadership and an understanding of how the organisation is a process of development and so to the engagement of the individual.]]> 2023-06-07 11:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2617021895 Michel - Mozambique https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2620201620 An inspiring leader is someone who aligns their values with initiatives that create passion and enthusiasm in people around him. The inspiration these kinds of leaders provide motivates their others to act in a way that promotes personal and organizational growth and development. 
At each stage of my life, I have had different inspiring leaders from my dad to UNAIDS EXD, through my director of my secondary school and many mentors.]]> 2023-06-11 13:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2620201620 Eva Kiwango, South Africa. Who is a Transformational Leader https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2638066127 A transformational leader is authentic, clear about their purpose and conveys a clear vision of the group's goals. They create the energy and momentum, and the right environment for others to flourish. A transformational leader is clear about whom they serve which is their team and the organizations beneficiaries. They are driven by values beyond just saying the right thing, and actually doing the right thing. Julius Nyerere represented a transformational leadership for me.]]> 2023-07-04 15:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2638066127 Houssine/Morocco https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2641065345 A transformational leader is someone who inspires and motivates their team to exceed their own personal interests for the sake of a larger common goal. They stimulate change, encourage innovation, and foster an environment where each individual feels valued and motivated to contribute their best.

Transformational leaders often demonstrate qualities such as empathy, strategic vision, the ability to inspire others, and integrity. They are capable of seeing beyond the status quo and strive to drive progress and development by setting a clear vision for the future.

In terms of upholding United Nations norms and principles, a transformational leader would seek to promote the core values of the UN, such as peace, justice, respect for human rights, tolerance, and equal sovereignty among nations. This could manifest in efforts to reduce inequalities, promote sustainability, combat poverty and hunger, advocate for health and well-being for all, and much more.

To support these goals, a transformational leader would aim to foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment, promote education and training, combat corruption, and ensure transparency and integrity in all aspects of governance and society.

This is how a transformational leader could uphold UN norms and principles while inspiring and motivating positive change in their country or region.]]> 2023-07-09 11:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2641065345 Transformational Leader- Lui https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2646705047 is someone who knows how to encourage, inspire and motivate other people to perform in ways to create a meaningful and impactful change. This type of leader is focused on facilitating organizational collaboration that can help drive a vision forward. ]]> 2023-07-18 01:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2646705047 Transformative Leader: By Nuha Ceesay https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2647145617 A transformative leader in my opinion is someone who is empowering, visionary, assertive but respect diversity and inclusion . A transformative leader should have strengthens in building a cohesive and productive team and able to identify the strength and weaknesses of team members. He/she should always be able to identify the different skill sets in the organization and nurture trust  and accountability. 
A transformative leader should treat people the way they wanted to be treated and ensure that clear rules are set, targets agreed and allow creativity within the team by doing less micro-managing.

The examples of transformative leaders are many and they include the likes of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Thomas Sankara, Nelson Mandela,  to name just a few examples ]]> 2023-07-18 11:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2647145617 Lassaad - Tunisia https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2648603968 He/She knows the change to seek and the result to attain and mobilizes his teams and partners towards it in a principled and norm-based way.]]> 2023-07-20 12:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2648603968 Hector-Ghana https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2649809566 A transformational leader is someone who is able to inspire and stimulate the team or followers. These leaders create a common vision in teams and followers. They are motivators. They move teams and followers for a cause creating appropiation sense. They are able to create real change trough revolutionary processes. They have clear ideology (based on the real change they want to promote and the beneficiaries of this change).
Some examples of the transformational leaders I look up to are: Emiliano Zapata, Frida Kahlo, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, and Michael Jordan.]]> 2023-07-23 21:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2649809566 Lord - South Sudan https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2666452785 Who is a transformational leader?

A transformational leader is someone who defines a vision and focuses on (re)defining the approaches for working towards that vision, including formulating the changes required.  The leader also looks beyond themselves to building strategic partnerships to collaborate, coordinate and cooperate with as needed. That leader inspires others, recognises and rewards them for their contribution, has integrity and does not discriminate against others. The leader also creates and nurtures empowering conditions for staff and partners to bring their full potential to the work/relationship. 

]]> 2023-08-19 17:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2666452785 Claudia - Brazil - Pushing the boundaries. https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2677210960 A transformation leader is someone who inspires others to go beyond and a capacity to promotes change that is inclusive. It is a leaders who inspires others to innovate and create a positive change that will positively impact all. An example of a transformation leader was the director of an NGO that I worked with many years ago. The leader was a woman who together with two other women founded an NGO to reach poor and vulnerable women with basic health and reproductive services in the 1970s when it was not widely available outside of the big cities. It was during a time where it was not culturally acceptable to provide contraceptives to women. The director's leadership inspired several health providers to join her NGO and from one clinic, it grew to 27 across the country. She pushed for changes and women's right to sexual and reproductive services free of stigma and discrimination when the public health system would not. ]]> 2023-08-29 20:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2677210960 Fardad- Iran- Transformational Leader https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2681942424 A transformational leader is the one who knows where to go, has a clear vision on the destination, the path to go through and is able to mobilize and keep the team motivated towards the goal. ]]> 2023-09-02 16:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sustainable_development/ipxsg1f61muq5o4d/wish/2681942424