Transformational Leadership and Employee Behavior: A Mini Review

Abstract

Transformational leadership has gained significant attention in organizational research due to its impact on employee behavior. it is a widely studied leadership style that has been linked to various positive employee behaviors in organizational settings. This mini-review explores the impact of transformational leadership on employee behavior, focusing on key dimensions such as employee motivation and psychological empowerment, organizational commitment, employee job performance, innovative and proactive behavior of employees, employee creativity, work engagement, employee turnover intention and knowledge sharing. This study includes the literature on transformational leadership and employee behavior from 2015 to 2025. By synthesizing recent research, this study highlights the critical role of transformational leadership in shaping employee behaviors that contribute to organizational success. The findings suggest that organizations should invest in leadership development programs to cultivate transformational leadership skills, thereby fostering a motivated and high-performing workforce.