Transformational Leadership

Pope John Paul II

Presenters:
 Definition
♦ Transformational leadership is
characterized by the ability to bring about
significant change. The ability to lead
changes in the organization’s vision, culture
as well as the development of followers into
leaders while elevating all to higher levels
of motivation and morality.
“BE
NOT
AFRAID”
Vision………

His vision for the church was to champion the

cause of human worth, dignity, social justice and
freedom of mankind, while upholding the ethical
and moral standards rooted in biblical scriptures.
 External Conditions

♦ Communism and the restraint of economic

liberty [Cold War]
♦ Nazi regime
♦ A changing world (Modernization and
Technology)
♦ Wanton destruction of Human Life
♦ Radical capitalist ideology (post Cold War)
♦ Breakdown of moral standards
 Internal Conditions

♦ Waning commitment to the church

♦ Internal cultural challenges and
anomalies.
♦ Teachings that varied from that of the
church due to objective reality vs
moral relativism.
 Reasons for this subject
♦ The Pope’s charisma and his ability to inspire
followers.
♦ Restoring the Catholic church to status quo.
♦ His display of confidence, courage, humility, a
strong sense of justice, concern for others, and a
willingness to be different, and make great
sacrifices for his vision.
♦ His prominence on the world stage. The difference
he made in International Relations
 Biographical Facts

Born May 18, 1920 in Poland

Lost his sister before he was born, At age 8 his mother died,
his brother died 4 years later. At 20, his father died.

Loss of his homeland to the Nazis

1940 –44 worked in a stone quarry and chemical plant.

 In 1942, starts studying in secret for the priesthood

 Biographical Facts
(1948) Earned two doctorates: Theology & Philosophy

(1958) As bishop of Krakow, succeeds as despite Communist

oppression

(1960) Publishes his best known work: Love & Responsibility

(1962) Participates in Vatican Council that made profound

changes in the church

(1967) Consecrated Cardinal

(1978) Becomes first non-Italian pope in more than 400 years

 Crucial Experiences
♦ The decrying of anti-Semitism by his parish priest
♦ The death of his family
♦ Experience of oppression at the hands of the
Nazis, and then the communists
♦ The role he played saving Jews from persecution
♦ His studies – 2 doctorates
♦ Relations with other faiths
♦ Survives assassination attempt
 Pre-Occupations & Challenges
♦ His profoundly humanistic conception of society
♦ His hard-line anti-Communist stance
♦ His intention to allow women to "play a much greater role,
short of the priesthood," under his leadership
♦ His strong belief in using ecumenism to “overcome the
scandal of division" among Christians.
♦ His impact on geopolitics - in helping to bring a nonviolent
end to Communist rule in his native Poland and beyond.
♦ His drive to restore the church to fundamental doctrine
♦ His Moral Leadership
 Turning-points
♦ (1960) Publishes “Love and Responsibility” his best-
known written work.
♦ (1979) First pope to visit Auschwitz death camp
♦ (1982) Attends celebration with head of Anglican Church
♦ (1994) Stalls UN conference on population growth with
anti abortion stance
♦ (1995) Publishes “Gospel of Life” and attracts many
evangelical Protestants
♦ (1996) Appoints first woman to head a papal delegation
♦ (1982-2003) First pope in history to enter a mosque; meet
with PLO; meet with Kremlin; establish diplomatic ties
with Israel; visit Cuba.
 Personal Attributes
♦ Humility
♦ Knowledge
♦ Courage/Decisiveness
♦ Passion/Heart
♦ Responsibility
♦ Forgiveness
♦ Ethics & Values
 Competencies
♦ Communication/Linguistics
♦ Problem solving ability
♦ Systems thinking
♦ Conflict management and team
building
 Transformational Successes
♦ Vision
– Captured in Encyclicals
♦ Papacy
– Built bridges
– Revitalized membership
– Restored stature (in geo-politics)
– Transcended traditional church-state relationship
♦ Ethics & Morality
– Deontological approach
– Conservative stance
 Analysis of the level & types of
influence
♦ Idealized Influence
♦ Inspirational Motivation
♦ Intellectual Stimulation
♦ Individualized Consideration
Overall Assessment & Contribution
♦ In the midst of such depressing circumstances,
worldwide, Catholics find themselves in a
dynamic, effective and revitalized institution that,
according to some, now ranks among the world’s
foremost defenders of basic human rights. That
our time has witnessed the amazing transformation
of the church from a staunch defender of the old-
world political order, to a democratic sympathizer,
is due to the visionary leadership of John Paul II.
 Impact on Group
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 Conclusion
♦ Pope John Paul was a rebel with a cause. A
champion of human worth and dignity, a freedom
fighter, a torch bearer for social justice, he left a
lasting legacy of leadership and moral example
that the world can follow. Asked once if he feared
retaliation from government officials, he said “I’m
not afraid of them. They are afraid of me.” Indeed,
he relayed a message to the world that will echo
throughout eternity: “BE NOT AFRAID!”

Sharif Kahn, 2005

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