The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals
What is leadership?
1) Leading people
2) Influencing people
3) Commanding people
4) Guiding people
Charismatic
Self Confidence - They have complete confidence in their judgment and ability.
A vision - This is an idealized goal that proposes a future better than the status quo. The greater the disparity between idealized goal and the status quo, the more likely that followers will attribute extraordinary vision to the leader.
Ability to articulate the vision - They are able to clarify and state the vision in terms that are understandable to others. This articulation demonstrates an understanding of the followers’ needs and, hence acts as a motivating force.
Strong convictions about vision - Charismatic leaders are perceived as being strongly committed, and willing to take on high personal risk, incur high costs, and engage in self-sacrifice to achieve their vision.
Behavior that is out of the ordinary - Those with charisma engage in behavior that is perceived as being novel, unconventional, and counter to norms. When successful , these behaviors evoke surprise and admiration in followers.
Perceived as being a change agent - Charismatic leaders are perceived as agents of radical change rather than as caretakers of the status quo.
Environmental sensitivity - These leaders are able to make realistic assessments of the environmental constraints and resources needed to bring about change.
