Brenda Neckvatal Best Practices CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP
DEFINING CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP What is your perception of charisma? Does it look like this?
DEFINING CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP What is your perception of charisma? Or this?
DEFINING CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP What is your perception of charisma? Or this?
DEFINING CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP Many have a misunderstanding of • what charisma is • how is it obtained • it can be successfully trained
DEFINING CHARISMA IN LEADERSHIP The American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy … Extraordinary power and appeal of personality A natural ability to inspire a large following
LEADER-FOLLOWER RELATIONSHIP Before the 1970s, there was a different view on the effects of charisma in leadership. Psychoanalysts believed followers were… Were drawn to Were attempting to Easily molded and charismatic leaders resolve a conflict persuaded by because of what between who they dynamic leaders they personally were & what they lacked wanted to become
LEADER-FOLLOWER RELATIONSHIP 1988 Jane Howell & Robert House identified charismatic behavior applied to leadership Socialized Personalized • Articulating visions that • Narcissistic & authoritative serve the collective • Have a high need for power • Empower and develop their & demand unquestioning followers obedience • Work through established • Hold goals that reflect their channels of authority own self-interest
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Sensiti itive e to the envir ironm onmen ent Show w Use genuine ine personal sonal concer ern power r to towar ards ds influ luence ence ot other ers Skills Deplo loy Exploit loit new inno novati ative e oppor ortun tunities ities means ns Articul culating ng an ideali alized zed future re
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Charismatic leaders’ use of high energy, persistence, unconventional and risky behavior, heroic deeds and personal sacrifices, are all to serve to articulate their high motivation and enthusiasm…which becomes contagious.
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Charismatic leaders build credibility by developing a thorough understanding of the industry Makes accurate assessments on information gained Market opportunities through networking Deep commitment to learning about the organization
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Followers begin to innately trust leaders when they perceive that their leader is unflinchingly dedicated to their set vision and willing to work toward it even at the risk of personal and considerable sacrifice.
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Is charisma an innate talent or can charisma be developed and trained amongst others in the organization? Charisma comes from within. It cannot be taught & when it is forced, it appears inauthentic.
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Tom, President Assess the environment and has a unique ability to motivate Always willing to ordinary people be the butt of the do things they joke at his wouldn’t ordinarily personal cost do Uses natural wit and sense of humor to draw followers in to his ideas
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT Wit Willingness Ability
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