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!