Chapter 3 Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Vision Component of Charismatic Leadership
- The ability to imagine different and better future conditions and ways to achieve them.
Definitions have a unifying theme
Charisma is a positive and compelling quality that makes many others want to be led by the person who has it
Three related aspects of communication style
Leadership by Inspiration, Leadership by Storytelling, and Extensive Use of Social Networking
Charismatic leadership has been challenged from two major standpoints
Validity of the Concept and Misdeeds of Charismatic Leaders
vision
a lofty, long-term goal
mission
a purpose, and reason for being
Transactional Leadership
focuses on routine transactions and rewarding group members for meeting standards
Transformational Leadership
focuses on what the leader accomplishes, yet it still pays attention to the leader's personal characteristics and his/her relationship with group members
Narcissism Component of Charismatic Leadership
• A personality trait characterized by a sense of personal superiority, a desire for power, and a sense of self-importance. •Part of being charismatic is having a self-promoting personality. •Narcissistic CEOs tend to make riskier decisions, often to attain dramatic results which enhance their image. •Leaders who combine narcissism with a touch of humility tend to have positive effects on their subordinates.
Vision Statements
•A vision statement is more inspirational when it combines three elements: 1.A reason for being beyond making money. 2.Timeless, unchangingcore values. Ambitious butachievablegoals
Attributes of Transformational Leaders
•Are charismatic. •Score high on emotional intelligence. Have positive core self-evaluations
Leadership by Inspiration
•Articulate a highly emotional message. •Use metaphors and analogies. •Gear language to different audiences.
The Development of Charisma
•Behaviors of charismatic people that can be developed: •Create visions for others. •Be enthusiastic, optimistic, and energetic. •Be sensibly persistent; almost never say "no." •Remember people's names. •Develop synchrony with others. •Develop a personal brand, including making an impressive appearance. •Be candid. •Display an "in-your-face" attitude.
Misdeeds of Charismatic Leaders
•Charismatic leadership can be exercised for evil purposes. •Some charismatic leaders are unethical and lead their organizations and outsiders toward illegal and immoral ends.
Extensive Use of Social Networking
•Face-to-face networks. •Social networking sites.
The Meanings of Charisma
•Greek word meaning "divinely inspired gift." •Special quality of leaders whose purposes, powers, and extraordinary determination differentiate them from others. Having a charming and colorful personality
Leadership by Storytelling
•Inspire and instruct by telling fascinating stories.
Celebrity Charismatics
•Overlap their public celebrity with socialized & personalized traits.
Validity of the Concept
•Some doubt charisma can truly be defined or measured. •Leadership polarity indicates leaders are often either revered or vastly unpopular. •May not even be necessary for leadership effectiveness.
Personalized Charismatics
•Use power to serve their own interests. •Followers tend to be obedient, submissive, and dependent.
Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders
•Visionary •Masterful communication skills •Ability to inspire trust •Ability to make group members feel capable •Tactful in social situations •Energy and action orientation •Emotional expressiveness and warmth •Romanticize risk •Use unconventional strategies •Test employees •Dramatic and unique
Socialized Charismatics
•restrains the use of power in order to benefit others. Followers are autonomous, empowered, and responsible
Effects of Charisma
•study of charisma grows in importance when its effects are recognized. Enhance productivity, lower accidents, and enhance job satisfaction - Much of the impact of charisma is based on the positive affect (emotion) the charismatic leader triggers among the group members
