Bernard Bass

Bernard Bass was a prominent psychologist known for his work on leadership theories, particularly transformational leadership. He expanded on the ideas of leadership styles and emphasized how effective leaders inspire and motivate their followers to achieve higher levels of performance and personal growth. Bass developed the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), a tool to assess different leadership behaviors. His research has had a profound impact on understanding how leaders can drive change and foster teamwork in organizations, emphasizing the importance of vision, communication, and collaboration in effective leadership.