🧠 Journal Review 1
Hasan Ali Al-Zu’bi, Amro Alzghoul & Fawwaz Tawfiq Awamleh (2025)
Title: Moderating Role of Transformational Leadership between Strategic Lenses and Organizational Innovation in Jordanian Telecommunication Companies
Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing, April 2025
🔗 https://econjournals.com/index.php/irmm/article/view/18272
Summary:
This empirical study conducted by Al-Zu’bi, Alzghoul, and Awamleh (2025) explores the critical role of transformational leadership as a moderating factor between “strategic lenses” (i.e., how organizations perceive, interpret, and plan strategically) and their capacity for organizational innovation. The researchers focused on telecommunication companies in Jordan, a sector marked by rapid technological evolution and competitive pressure, making strategic agility and innovation essential. The study reveals that transformational leadership—which emphasizes core dimensions such as inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, and individualized consideration—significantly amplifies the positive relationship between strategic thinking and innovative outcomes. In organizations where leaders consistently engage employees with a compelling vision, encourage creative problem-solving, and provide personalized developmental support, strategic plans are more likely to translate into innovative products, services, and processes. The authors conclude that without transformational leadership, even well-crafted strategic visions may stagnate. In contrast, with the presence of transformational qualities, strategic intentions become actionable, inspiring a culture that thrives on continuous learning, adaptability, and collaborative innovation.
My Personal Connection:
This journal article strongly aligns with both my leadership journey and my real-world application of strategic thinking within spiritual, educational, and intercultural contexts. As a da’wah activist, PhD student in Educational Psychology, and community engagement facilitator, I often lead diverse teams and projects that demand not only structured planning but also emotional intelligence and adaptability. Whether I am guiding students through a cross-cultural exchange program, organizing da’wah tours for non-Muslim friends and colleagues, or developing inclusive learning environments at UTM and underserved schools, I adopt a leadership style rooted in vision and responsiveness. Like the transformational leaders described in the study, I strive to anticipate emerging social, educational, and spiritual needs—especially in multicultural environments—and adapt my strategies accordingly. I do this by aligning every initiative with a higher purpose (niyyah), inspiring others with that shared vision, and offering tailored support to meet each individual's potential and context. Innovation, for me, is not limited to technology or business—it includes innovative thinking in pedagogy, interfaith communication, and emotional healing. Much like the study’s conclusion, I believe strategic plans are only as effective as the hearts and minds they engage. Thus, I combine strategic foresight with compassionate leadership, ensuring that my actions spark not only structural progress but also meaningful human transformation.
🧠 Journal Review 2
Yoo Min (2024)
Title: Transformational Leadership and Its Influence on Organizational Culture: A Synergistic Approach
Journal: Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict (Special Issue 2024)
🔗 https://www.abacademies.org/articles/transformational-leadership-and-its-influence-on-organizational-culture-a-synergistic-approach.pdf
Summary:
In this insightful article, Y. Min explores how transformational leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing organizational culture across sectors. The study identifies that leaders who embody transformational qualities such as idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration tend to foster environments that are innovative, inclusive, and resilient. The research highlights a "synergistic" effect: when leaders consistently practice transparent communication, empower team members with trust and autonomy, and promote shared goals, the organizational culture naturally aligns toward sustained performance and collective growth. Inclusivity, in particular, is emphasized as a cultural driver that enables diverse voices to feel seen and heard, which in turn boosts psychological safety and collaboration. The study concludes that transformational leaders do not merely respond to cultural dynamics—they shape them proactively, using vision and empathy to build cultures that can thrive amid uncertainty and change.
My Connection:
This journal deeply resonates with my own leadership philosophy and lived experiences, especially during my time as a Pembantu Felo at UTM and my involvement in community outreach and da’wah initiatives. In organizing CSR projects such as dengue awareness campaigns with MBJB and intercultural education activities for underserved schools, I practiced transformational leadership by encouraging inclusive team dialogue and empowering students to take ownership of their roles. I deliberately created spaces where students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, and others could freely express their perspectives, knowing their input was valued. This inclusivity fostered a culture of respect, collaboration, and mutual growth. Like the article suggests, I also anchored my teams in a shared mission be it improving public health or fostering interfaith understanding which built emotional commitment and resilience, especially during challenges like tight timelines or logistical constraints. Just as Y. Min describes, my approach was not about top-down direction, but about co-creating vision, empowering others, and nurturing a strong, values-driven culture where everyone felt part of something greater. This journal affirmed that transformational leadership is not merely a concept I practice it is a mindset that I live and strive to develop in every environment I serve.
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