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Deichmann, D., & Stam, D. (2015). Leveraging transformational and transactional leadership to cultivate the generation of organization-focused ideas. The Leadership Quarterly, 26(2), 204-219. LINK
Dionne, S. D., Yammarino, F. J., Atwater, L. E., & Spangler, W. D. (2004). Transformational leadership and team performance. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 17(2), 177-193. LINK
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Kark, R., Shamir, B., & Chen, G. (2003). The two faces of transformational leadership: empowerment and dependency. Journal of Applied Psychology, 88(2), 246. LINK
Kiely, M. (2014, June 1). Proven ways to earn your employees’ trust. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2014/06/proven-ways-to-earn-your-employees-trust
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Melfa, M. and Allen, J. (2020, November 24). Identify your natural talents: Tips from a CliftonStrengths Finders coach [Podcast episode]. Bring Out the Talent. https://bringoutthetalent.buzzsprout.com/1788200/9403634-bring-out-the-talent-episode-11-identify-your-natural-talents-tips-from-a-cliftonstrengths-finders-coach
Melfa, M. and Allen, J. and Eiman, L. (2020, September 1). Resilience and a winning mindset with gold medal Olympic weightlifter, Laura Eiman [Podcast episode]. Bring Out the Talent. https://bringoutthetalent.buzzsprout.com/1788200/8883995-bring-out-the-talent-episode-4-resiliency-and-a-winning-mindset-with-gold-medal-olympic-weightlifter-laura-eiman
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