Leadership
The concept of the charismatic leader captivates those who study leadership. In part, the appeal of the charismatic leader is that charisma is inherently difficult to identify, quantify and measure. We simply know it when we see it. Each leader has his or her own personal charisma, which affects his or her ability to guide and motivate the actions of others. Those with strong personalities may perhaps be better at motivating, and the result is stronger action. The charismatic leader, as noted, is also someone who can move the organization beyond the status quo. This hints that part of charisma is having vision, at least when combined with the ability to execute that vision. This paper will explore the idea of the charismatic leader.

Defining charismatic leadership

As Yukl notes, the idea of leadership itself is inherently lacking in precise definition, which creates problems for the study of leadership, since there is…...

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Criulla, J. (2003). The ethics of leadership. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

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Yukl, G. (1999). An evaluation of weaknesses in transformational and charismatic leadership theories. The Leadership Quarterly. Vol. 10 (2) 285-305.

Undue pressure on others takes the stress off the leader and places it somewhere else. If that person cannot handle the stress, it only serves to make the leader look better and more in control of their own responsibilities. This "passing the buck" mentality is also the opposite of the teamwork type of management, and only serves the charismatic leader in the end. Finally, debasement may be the worst tactic, because it is so demoralizing to others. A charismatic leader always has to be in power and control, always at the top. To stay there, they often bully and debase their staff. It makes the leader feel better to themselves, and feel as if they are superior to those below them. It is the kind of management tactic that drives good staff to seek other positions, and it is detrimental to the company and the department. These four tactics…...

Transformation Leadership: Nature vs Nurture
Transformational Leadership

Transformational Leadership: The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

Transformational Leadership: The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

Spain's famous football club, eal Madrid, has a history of changing managers as often as players change their socks (Clegg, 2010). The hope that this pattern would end with the hiring of the Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, was well deserved, given the great deal of respect he has earned among footballers across Europe and in the Americas. Aside from being exacting and detail oriented, Mourinho is the epitome of a transformational leader. Many experts believed that Mourinho would be the best person for reining in the massive millionaire egos on the team, thereby improving the team's performance on and off the field. Leadership experts equated the challenges Mourinho was facing with those any executive would face in a boardroom.

According to Clegg (2010), Mourinho is more manager than leader because he is willing to…...

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Caldwell, C., Dixon, R.D., Floyd, L.A., Chaudoin, J., Post, J., & Cheokas, G. (2012). Transformative leadership: Achieving unparalleled excellence. Journal of Business Ethics, 109, 175-87.

Clegg, J. (2010, June 2). The way Mourinho Manages: Real Madrid's new manager's attention to detail and teamwork can apply in many areas. Wall Street Journal [Online]. Retrieved from  http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748703961204575280851972332526 

Garman, A.N., Davis-Lenane, D., & Corrigan, P.W. (2003). Factor structure of the transformational leadership model in human service teams. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 24(6), 803-12.

Hopwood, C.J., Donnellan, M.B., Blonigen, D.M., Krueger, R.F., McGue, M., Iacono, W.G. et al. (2011). Genetic and environmental influences on personality trait stability and growth during the transition to adulthood: A three-wave longitudinal study. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100(3), 545-56.

Essay Topic Examples
1.The Role of Charismatic Leadership in the Formation and Control of Cults:
    This essay will explore how charismatic leaders utilize their compelling appeal and persuasive abilities to establish and maintain cults. It will analyze the psychological processes through which these leaders gain trust and influence their followers, ultimately exerting a controlling grip over the group's beliefs and behaviors.

2.sychological rofiling of Cult Leaders: Strategies for Manipulation:
    The focus of this essay is the psychological makeup of cult leaders and the strategic methods they employ to manipulate followers. It will dissect various tactics such as exploiting vulnerabilities, creating an "us vs. them" mentality, and the use of thought reform techniques to consolidate their leadership and control.

3.Social and Emotional Leverage: How Cult Leaders Exploit Human Needs for ower:
    This essay will discuss how cult leaders exploit basic human needs such as belonging, purpose, and self-esteem to build a loyal following. It will examine the…...

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This person is unselfish and works to help others meet their goals and objectives. Because of this, their motives are far different from those of the personalized charismatic leader. The servant leader will always work for the betterment of the group, because it is more fulfilling to him or her. The servant leader always wants to use power ethically, and use it to better the people and the company, rather than themselves. Because of this, they are a positive force in the company, and their motives are good and decent. Thus, they make better leaders, not only because they are more empathetic and create a team environment, but because their motive are not selfish or questionable. They are good leaders and good people, and they should be able to hold on to a team much more effectively than a personalized charismatic leader....

He has also had to grapple with a dangerous world, including escalating tensions in the Middle East. These challenges have forced him to deviate from the inspiring, common touch of the rhetoric of the campaign.
However, some of the perceived shift in tone in Obama's leadership seems less due to circumstances and more due to greater knowledge of his character, such as his more aloof and cerebral side that his advisors tried to hide during the campaign. These qualities have made it difficult for him to communicate the full benefits America has accrued from his leadership, and allowed some of his political adversaries to position him as elitist, despite his relatively modest upbringing. But although he may not always be as charismatic as a reasoned and cautious leader, he is always transformational in his aspirations -- otherwise he would never have undertaken the risks of reforming healthcare at all. There…...

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Hamburger, Tom & Matea Gold. (2011, June 25) Election 2012: Obama campaign courts wealthy donors. The L.A. Times. Retrieved June 27, 2011 at  http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/25/nation/la-na-0625-obama-donors-20110625 

McManus, Doyle. (2009, February 15). For Obama, governing isn't campaigning.

Had the failure of the Cuban invasion not occurred, Kennedy would not have been able to appear so ascendant, and the positive reaction to his handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis might not have been as great in magnitude. Truly however, it was his social programs such as the Peace Corps and his focus on establishing peace with the Soviet Union that truly showed him to be the charismatic leader for which he is remembered today.
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Parekh, N. (2005). "John F. Kennedy Biography." Accessed 21 January 2009. http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-23-2005-64647.asp

Charismatic JFK...

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John Mackey: hole Foods Leader
Leadership is often defined as having an inspirational function. "Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals. A leader does not have to be someone who holds a formal position or title. They can emerge from a group and provide vision and motivation to those around them" (Schutte, Chapter 12, 2010: Slide 3). Leadership is said to be in stark contrast to management, which merely "deals with the complexity of the organization and works with planning, organizing, leading and controlling to bring about order and consistency in the organization. Even though the two roles have different areas of focus, both are necessary for organizational success" (Schutte, Chapter 12, 2010: Slide 3). Leadership defines the vision of the organization; management offers practical ways to embody that vision. Having charismatic and inspiring leadership is essential for an organization that 'breaks the mold' like…...

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"About Whole Foods." Whole Foods. [6 Dec 2011]

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Leadership Styles:
Charismatic vs. servant leadership

The career of General Colin Powell is by any measure an extraordinary one. Powell was the first African-American Secretary of State and a much-talked about candidate for the presidency in his own right. From the very beginning of his career, Powell eluded conventional definitions of what it means to be black in American politics and created a unique brand of charismatic leadership. Powell self-identified as a Republican but was unafraid to be an advocate for a different point-of-view when debates about the Iraq War raged within in the administration of George ush. Powell saw the involvement of the U.S. In Iraq as a flagrant contradiction of the principles he had learned while serving in Vietnam, which was to have a clear goal for an intervention; to use military force in a rapid fashion; and also to establish the support of the American people for the…...

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Leaders exist throughout the ages and play pivotal roles in how humanity grows and develops. Some leaders change a nation, while others set the stage for the future leaders to take the reign. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America. He transformed a country engulfed in slavery and brought about a new age of living to Americans. Indira Gandhi was one of the first female Prime Ministers of the world. She exerted dominance and charisma while attempting to progress India. Lincoln took on the transformational leadership style while Gandhi took on the charismatic leadership style. Both achieved the status of being noteworthy for their ability to inspire.
Public Leader Overview

According to modern leadership theory, Lincoln was a transformational leader thanks in part to his followers. They felt a sense of respect, loyalty, and trust towards Lincoln when he became president. Furthermore, Lincoln persevered amidst many obstacles…...

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Humphrey, R. H. (2013). Effective leadership: Theory, cases, and applications. SAGE Publications.

Lincoln, A., & Bush, H. K. (2011). Lincoln in his own time: A biographical chronicle of his life, drawn from recollections, interviews, and memoirs by family, friends, and associates. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press.

Schupack, S. (2012). Indira Gandhi. Tarrytown: Marshall Cavendish.

Steinberg, B. (2014). Women in Power: The Personalities and Leadership Styles of Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, and Margaret Thatcher. Montreaal: McGill-Queen's University Press.

Leader's Self-Insight 1.1: Your Learning Style: Using Multiple Intelligences
I scored evenly on all of the types of intelligence measured by this self-assessment: logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and musical. This indicates that I am a well-rounded person with the ability to work in multiple environments on different tasks.

Leader's Self-Insight 1.2: Your Leadership Potential

I scored slightly more (7) on the even-numbered indicators than on the odd ones (6), indicating I have leadership capabilities such as "vision and change." However, the scores were about even.

Leader's Self-Insight 1.3: Are You on a Fast Track to Nowhere?

On people skills, I scored 3 out of the 4 qualities. I believe I have solid interpersonal skills. On working with authority, I scored 2. I believe I need to work more on my assertiveness and courage when dealing with persons in positions of authority because I remain afraid to speak up and express my opinion when it differs…...

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Daft, R.L. The Leadership Experience.

Leadership
Comparing Characteristics of Leaders and Managers

The term leader and manager is often used in an interchangeable manner and it is likely that at some point most leaders have undertaken a management role. However, when looking at leaders and managers there are some distinct differences. These can be considered in terms of their characteristics and the way these characteristics manifest. A common theme in much literature is the way in which leaders may be identified as they have followers and inspire others

This refers to the concept of leaders having charisma. In this context there are many examples of leaders both good and bad. Leaders which fit in with this context include, John F. Kennedy former U.S. President, Nelson Mandela the South African leader, Richard Branson founder of the Virgin empire and Howard Schultz the CEO and inspiration behind Starbucks. These are all examples of charismatic leaders

. They have been able to…...

Dangers linger in any relationship where one party holds power and the other party gives it. Any student of leadership, must recognize that tripwire, and assiduously avoid it through correctly recognizing the dangers that abuse of power can bring.
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Personal…...

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Beyer, J. (1999). Taming and promoting charisma to change organizations. The Leadership Quarterly, 307-330.

Bolman, L., & Deal, T. (1991). Reframing Organizations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

The military strengths enable the leader at hand to have a fair share of the leadership duties and capabilities in the society (Wagner, 2008).
Analysis

Who do you think is the most indispensable leader in the world today, what category (from the list below) does this person belong?

I think that Barrack Obama is the most indispensable leader in the world today. Mr. Barrack Obama is one of the leaders that have come to the forefront in the general success of leadership in the present world. In most instances, Barrack Obama has come out as a leader with the capabilities of capturing the entire world with his personal skills and attributes. The strengths of this president are bestowed within the running and management of the affair of the United States of America. The entire world knows that there are fruitful avenues of managing the available avenues of growth and development in the…...

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Leadership
Few leaders so overtly and ostentatiously embody the concept of transformational leadership as Sir Richard Branson. Branson heads the mega company Virgin Group. The leader's unconventional personality has been described as vocal and flamboyant, (Management and Leadership of Richard Branson at Virgin Group Ltd., 2010). Although Branson is known for his personal charisma, he does not limit himself to a charismatic leadership style. Charismatic leaders operate on the assumption that Charm and grace are all that is needed to create followers, (Leadership Styles, Changing Minds).

From his charismatic character flows a natural leadership style that encourages personal freedom of choice at the managerial level. Thus, Richard Branson can be best appreciated as a transformational leader, and one who has extraordinary vision. Transformational leadership is characterized by the empowerment of workers to make decisions that promote organizational goals, visions, and values. Transformational leaders aim to achieve an articulated vision of the organization,…...

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1. The role of charismatic leadership in the church.
2. The challenges and opportunities of leading a multicultural church community.
3. The importance of mentorship and accountability in church leadership.
4. Rethinking traditional models of hierarchical church leadership.
5. The impact of technology on church leadership practices.
6. Balancing personal and professional boundaries as a church leader.
7. The role of women in church leadership positions.
8. Addressing burnout and self-care for church leaders.
9. Strategies for conflict resolution within church leadership teams.
10. The role of spirituality and emotional intelligence in effective church leadership.
11. Exploring the concept of servant leadership in the church context.
12. Incorporating principles of inclusivity....

Thesis Statement Brainstorming for Star Wars vs. Star Trek

1. Social and Philosophical Underpinnings

Star Wars: A Moralistic Saga of Good vs. Evil in a Feudal Galaxy vs. Star Trek: A Humanistic Exploration of Rationality and Idealism in a Socialist Utopia.

The Force in Star Wars as a Metaphor for Divine Intervention vs. Science and Technology in Star Trek as the Path to Progress and Enlightenment.

The Jedi Code of Harmony and Sacrifice vs. Starfleet's Prime Directive of Non-Interference and Exploration.

2. Technological Advancements and Galactic Politics

The Expansive and Diverse Galactic Empire in Star Wars: A Symbol of Autocracy and Imperial....

Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X had differing approaches to achieving civil rights for African Americans in the United States.

1. Nonviolence vs. Militancy: Martin Luther King Jr. believed in nonviolent civil disobedience and passive resistance to address racial inequality. He advocated for peaceful protests and believed in the power of love and forgiveness to bring about change. In contrast, Malcolm X urged African Americans to defend themselves by any means necessary, including violence. He argued that if violence was perpetrated against African Americans, they had the right to defend themselves.

2. Integration vs. Separation: Martin Luther King Jr. was....

I. Introduction
A. Brief background on JFK and his presidency
B. Overview of the events leading up to his assassination
II. The Assassination
A. Date and location of the assassination
B. Detailed account of the shooting
C. The aftermath and immediate reactions
III. The Investigation
A. The Warren Commission
B. Controversies and conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination
C. Key findings of the investigation
IV. Impact of the Assassination
A. Public mourning and funeral procession
B. Effect on American politics and society
C. Legacy of JFK and the assassination
V. Conclusion
A. Recap of main points
B. Final thoughts on the lasting impact of JFK's....