Mouda Al Zaydan

Abstract:

Transformational leadership is a leadership style that can inform our high-impact educational practices by serving as a better capacity builder for students. Inspiring positive changes in those who follow, transformational leaders are generally energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders concerned and involved in the process, but they are also focused on helping every member of the group succeed. The Nonprofit Excellence and Transformation (NExT) Program makes for a great capacity-building opportunity by focusing on the progression of professional development. We hypothesize that the NExT program serves as an excellence capsule not only for the non-profit organizations that they partner with but for the student by expanding their knowledge, professional skills, and cultural awareness, through a gradual process that prepares them for their next step in the real world.