How Transformational Leaders Learn To Overcome Failure

Great leaders are often remembered for their successes, but what is less known is that many of these successes started as failures. Research shows that new leaders often make mistakes, but what sets successful transformational leaders apart is their ability to learn from their mistakes and adapt. For example, Gandhi's Salt March was a remarkable success, but it was ten years of learning from his earlier failures that helped make it possible. Similarly, the success of the movement in Serbia to bring down Slobodan Milošević was due to the lessons learned from previous failures. Finally, even Steve Jobs had his share of failures and was only able to achieve greatness when he learned to listen to the ideas of others. The lesson for aspiring transformational leaders is clear: the ability to transform oneself is crucial to driving change.