Leadership Applications and Theories
Tim has been described by both his boss and friends as charismatic. It is clear why this is so. In addition to constantly inspiring his staff (something he believes is critical in the acquisition of a competitive edge), Tim also continually motivates his team.
How effective do you think Tim's posts are in terms of expressing his charisma?
In the words of Williams (2011, p. 423), "charismatic leaders have strong, confident, dynamic personalities that attract followers and enable the leaders to create strong bonds with their followers." Essentially, charismatic leaders should be able to broadcast their 'charm' so that they can inspire others to action. Indeed, it is through their infectious charm (and not the formal positions they occupy) that leaders of this nature inspire followers. Tim's posts are highly inspirational and on this front, he succeeds in communicating with his team on a rather deep, and perhaps emotional, level. This way, he successfully expresses his charisma. Essentially,...
325) "manifests itself in the interplay between the leader (his or her traits and behaviors) and the follower (his or her values, needs, perceptions, and beliefs)." By posting inspirational messages to his group, Tim demonstrates his ability to motivate, project positive energy, and relay positive influence -- all three being hallmarks of a charismatic leader.
How effective do you think Tim's posts are for purposes of inspiring the sales representatives to sell more auto parts and supplies?
Charismatic leaders possess the ability to not only boost the motivation of workers but also their creativity and productivity. Even though Tim did not receive as many responses as he had anticipated, I am convinced that his posts are highly effective when it comes to inspiring his team to further enhance sales. As it would be expected, effecting sales may be a difficult undertaking. This is particularly the case given that from time to time, sales representatives may be required…
