Charismatic leadership

Key Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders (5)

Vision and articulation. Personal risk. Environmental sensitivity. Sensitivity to follower needs. Unconventional behavior

True or false There is a 5th dimension of leaders

true

true or false Charisma can be taught

true

true or false Most experts believe individuals can be trained to exhibit charismatic behavior

true

Followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors.

Charismatic Leadership Theory

Have a vision. Are willing to take personal risks to achieve the vision. Are sensitive to follower needs. Exhibit behaviors that are out of the ordinary.

Charismatic leaders

Enron's Jeffrey Skilling, Tyco's Dennis Kozlowski, WorldCom's Bernie Ebbers, HealthSouth's Richard Scrushy

Dark Side of Charismatic Leadership

Charismatic Leaders are likely to be (3)

Extraverted Self-confident Achievement oriented

Appealing vision Vision statement High performance expectations A new set of values

How Charismatic Leaders Influence Followers

how can you develop charisma?

Maintain an optimistic view

Clear and compelling imagery that offers an innovative way to improve, and connects to actions that people can take to realize change

Vision

Are Charismatic Leaders Born or Made ?

Yes to both!

Charismatic Leaders draw others in by creating a _______ that inspires others to follow

bond

Charismatic Leaders bring out the potential in followers by tapping into their_________.

emotions

True or false there is a weak correlation between charismatic leadership and high performance and satisfaction among followers

false, strong!