Analysis of the Impact of Transformative Leadership and Intrinsic Motivation on Improving the Innovative Performance of Millennial Generation Employees

Abstract

The transformation of the workplace and the dominance of millennial employees have intensified the need for leadership and motivational factors that foster innovation. This study aims to analyze the impact of transformational leadership and intrinsic motivation on improving the innovative performance of millennial generation employees. This research adopts a library research approach with a qualitative design by regularly reviewing and synthesizing relevant scholarly literature published over the last ten years. Data were collected from reputable academic books, peer-reviewed journals, and official documents and analyzed using content analysis, thematic analysis, and critical-comparative analysis. The results indicate that transformational leadership has a significant influence on innovative performance, both directly and indirectly through intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation functions as a key psychological mechanism that enhances creativity, work engagement, and innovative behavior. The study concludes that strengthening transformational leadership and intrinsic motivation is essential for sustaining innovative performance among millennial employees.