The importance of meaningful work : how transformational leadership improves job performance by enhancing job meaningfulness

Purpose: This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings: Exploring the link between transformation leadership and job performance, the study finds that when job characteristics are low, transformational leaders support employees in finding and creating meaningfulness, improving employee performance. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.