Abstract
Transformational leadership has both personal and professional domains. Key concepts and research related to transformational leadership are explored, as well as a framework for personal and professional leadership, in relation to leadership of self, leadership in relation to others, and leadership in relation to systems. A review of the issues and trends facing nurse executives results in identification of the research gaps in personal and professional leadership as it impacts nursing practice, and suggestions about potential research agenda items for executive nurse leadership in practice are discussed.