Charismatic Leadership By definition, charisma is a form of interpersonal attraction that inspires support and acceptance. All else being equal, then, someone with charisma is more likely to be able to influence others than is someone without charisma. A charismatic leader will be more successful in influencing subordinate behavior than a supervisor who lacks charisma. Yet again influence is a
fundamental element of this perspective on leadership. Traits charismatic leaders possess; – Self confidence – Firm conviction in their beliefs and ideals – Strong need to influence people – Communicate high expectations about the subordinates performance
– Express confidence in their followers
Three elements of charismatic leadership in today’s organizations;
– Able to envision the future
– Able to energize others through a demonstration of personal excitement, personal confidence, and patterns of success
– Enables others by supporting them, empathizing with them, and expressing confidence in them
Today’s top charismatic leaders;
– Bill Clinton: 42 President of the United States
– Sir Richard Branson: Chairman and founder of Virgin Group
– Steve jobs: Founder and former CEO of Apple
Griffin, R. (2013). Management. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
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