Charismatic Leadership

RUNNING HEAD: CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP

















Charismatic Leadership

Connie King
Leadership 7001 Foundations of Leadership
Assignment 1
NOVA Southeastern University
November 18, 2002














Abstract

Many leaders, past and present, have been identified as charismatic leaders. The author explains the history of charismatic leadership and its characteristics. Different charismatic leaders and their leadership characteristics are discussed. An explanation of the characteristics and behaviors of followers of charismatic leaders is discussed. Cultural and situational charismatic leaders are explained and why certain individuals originate as leaders. A comparison and relationship between transformational, transactional, and charismatic leadership styles is discussed.


Charismatic Leadership
Society is made up of many different types of leaders. One of these types is charismatic leadership. Charismatic leadership was intr...