CDOE Events

Introduction

GLA Online University successfully hosted a special session as part of its Expert Talk Series on 5th April 2025, featuring Godwin A. Adeniyi, an esteemed international speaker and industry leader in Transformational Leadership provided a deep dive into Transformative Leadership a talent retention technique of 2025 equipping attendees with practical insights and strategies essential for navigating challenges in leadership, Sales and Employee Retention.

Attendance

The session saw active participation from faculty members, learners, and industry professionals, all eager to explore best practices in handling leadership and transformation. The engaging discussions and Q&A session enriched the learning experience.

Session Highlights

Why Transformative Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever

With increasing focus on meaningful work, inclusivity, and flexibility, employees are seeking more than just a paycheck—they're looking for leaders who inspire, listen, and grow with them.

Transformative leadership is not just a buzzword—it's a mindset shift. Unlike traditional top-down approaches, this leadership style focuses on:

• Building trust-based relationships
• Encouraging personal and professional growth
• Leading by example through emotional intelligence and integrity

Key Attributes of Transformative Leaders

The session outlined the core competencies that define transformative leaders in 2025:

• Self-awareness : Leaders understand their own strengths and blind spots.
• Empathy : Prioritizing emotional connection and psychological safety.
• Adaptability : Embracing change and encouraging innovation.

Leadership as a Retention Strategy

A compelling discussion point was that people don’t leave bad jobs—they leave ineffective leaders. Transformative leaders drive retention by:

Key Takeaways

• Redefining Leadership for the New EraMr. Godwin explained that leadership in 2025 prioritizes purpose over power, empathy over ego, and coaching over commanding.
• The Talent Retention CrisisMr. Godwin emphasized that 2025 sees talent scarcity intensify, especially among Gen Z and millennial professionals seeking meaning, flexibility, and psychological safety.
• Data-Driven RetentionMr. Godwin explained that Analytics + empathy = powerful combo. Leaders use real-time feedback tools and AI-driven engagement insights to inform action.

Conclusion

The expert talk was an enlightening session that provided participants with actionable strategies to handle leadership navigate transformation, and make ethical use of talent retention in Godwin A. Adeniyi s wealth of experience and engaging discussion made this session an enriching learning opportunity.

Report Compiled by:

Dr. Surbhi Pahuja
Assistant Professor
CDOE, GLA Online University