The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Performance and Employee Engagement

Organizational performance and employee engagement gain their power from transformational leadership within present-day business competition. The analysis studies transformational leadership effects on organizational performance throughout businesses in Kano State Nigeria. The analysis looks at the employee engagement relationship with transformational leadership and highlights challenges affecting its implementation. The study builds its research through conceptual analysis of established literature alongside empirical studies and theoretical frameworks to develop systematic knowledge of the examined subject. Employee engagement improves substantially through transformational leadership approaches which create areas of motivation and satisfaction together with employee dedication towards their work. The involvement of motivated employees results in stronger organizational performance because they work with greater efficiency while creating new ideas and keep their jobs. Various organizational obstacles hinder widespread implementation of transformational leadership practices throughout Nigerian businesses because Nigerian organizations face resistance to change; maintain hierarchical structures; lack leadership training programs and experience cultural barriers. The research suggests that Nigerian businesses should develop targeted leadership development programs alongside inclusive decision-making processes and adaptable organization structures that promote collaboration and innovative practices. Business organizations must incorporate transformational leadership principles as they work towards cultural alignment with Nigerian work environments.