I must make the decision to become a transformational leader, leaders choose to lead. • Learn to communicate effectively. Communication is a very important ingredient of leadership. To become a transformation leader, I must learn to communicate effectively and constructively. I must be a good listener, team members will feel respected when they are listened to. I have to build a good relationship with the team by understanding how to communicate with each team member. It is also very important to properly communicate the team's vision and goals. If the team's goal is misunderstood, then the team will not be productive. • Be a role model and gain trust. Leaders lead by example, to become a transformational leader I need to be a good example and role model for my team members. I must learn to mentor and coach team members to succeed in their endeavors and also to be leaders. I must set standards and live by those standards, my team members must aspire to be like me. When team members don't trust the leader, the team tends to be less productive. To be a transformational leader, I must earn the trust of my team members before I can transform them. I can achieve this by being consistent, honest and always sticking to my words. When team members trust the leader, they believe in the leader's leadership.