This paper takes the perspective of relational leadership. In this view, leadership is defined as an influence relationship, in which the leader and the collaborator mutually (although not symmetrically) influence each other in a dynamic way, forming partnerships with greater or lesser added value. Looking at these partnerships, three types of leadership can be distinguished: transactional, transformational and transcendental. Although partnerships are defined by the motivation of the collaborators in the relationship, they are the result of the values and behaviors of the leader. For this reason, it is critical that the leader understands and practices behavior patterns and values that encourage the creation and reinforcement of high value-added partnerships. The type of partnership that the relational leader is able to create will determine the quality of the collaborators’ following behaviors, as well as the strength and the depth of the loyalty they show to the partnership.
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