Leadership Style - Charismatic

The Charismatic leadership style focuses on generating personal influence flowing from leader to follower. This emotional influence is conveyed through:

• Leader’s positive non-verbal communication, smiling, laughing, etc.
• Positive expression in written and spoken language
• Leader’s biological reactions such as increased heart rate, flushed skin, etc.which is often seen by followers as having passion for the cause

• Providing a sense of mission or purpose
• Powerfully articulating the vision
• Acting decisively
• Unconventional behavior
• Projecting confidence
• Providing insights

Leadership Tips:

If your personal style is charismatic, be sure that you are clear on the vision or cause that you espouse. Charismatic leaders sometimes create disenchanted followers by switching visions. This leaves people feeling disappointed and disillusioned.

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