Elena Lvina
New theoretical frameworks
are needed to better understand effective transformational leadership in
different cultural contexts. In this
article we illustrate the relationship between transformational leadership and
the cross-cultural communication competence frame. We show how national culture
orientations and cross-cultural communication competence affect the full range
leadership framework and transformational leadership dimensions. Attributes of
effective leadership and the choice of communication strategies vary for
different cultural contexts; however, the charismatic or value-based leadership
dimension contributes the most to universally perceived effective leadership
styles. We draw attention to the
importance of transformational leadership research utilizing the cross-cultural
communication competence construct.