DURIA, JOSE LESTER C.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
DPE

I. The Charisma Trait

A. Defining charismatic leadership

1. Skilled communicators
2. Often identified in times of crisis
3. Exhibit exceptional devotion to and expertise in their fields
4. Charismatic leadership depends on the personality and actions of the leader

B. Examples of Charismatic Leadership

1. Martin Luther King Jr. –he ignited smaller movements for equal rights through the American South and beyond.
2. Mother Theresa -her inspiring, devout persona and devotion to a singular idea make her a good example of a
charismatic leader.
3. Pope John Paul II -was instrumental in examining the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the modern world. He
traveled to more than 100 countries and was a vocal advocate for human rights.
4. Winston Churchill -was a powerful orator who used radio speeches to buoy the British people’s resilience
during Germany’s World War II bombing of England.
5. Ronald Reagan -was able to articulate his political vision in ways that appealed to his followers. He is
recognized as one of the most charismatic American presidents of the 20th century.

C. Charismatic leadership style requirement

1. Sensitivity to their environment and the needs of their employees or followers
2. Articulate and visionary
3. Inclined toward personal risk taking
4. Adept at using unconventional behavior

D. Advantages and disadvantages of charismatic leadership

1. Charismatic leadership pros:
-Charismatic leaders inspire people to work together for a common cause
-Organizations are committed to a central mission
-Management prioritizes learning from mistakes in an effort to succeed in their mission
-Charismatic-led companies tend to be cohesive because their workers have a clear purpose
2. Charismatic leadership cons:
-Leaders may develop tunnel vision or arrogance, undoing their previous good deeds
-Organizations can become dependent on charismatic leaders and may suffer if he or she retires,
leaves the company, or dies suddenly
-Charismatic leaders sometimes become unresponsive to their subordinates or constituents
-These leaders may not learn from their mistakes, compounding them
-Charismatic leaders may believe they are above the law, committing financial or ethical violations

E. Benefits of charismatic leadership

-They fight for quality of life and a better world
-They have the courage of their convictions.
-They are willing to stand up to people who have a differing view of society or the organization
-They tend to be able to see the gaps between what an organization delivers to its workers and what the
workers need from the organization.
-They create visions that their supporters can readily see, and in return the supporters are motivated to
contribute to a common goal.

II. Inspirational Motivation

-The Inspirational Motivation dimension is produced through behaviors that facilitate a feeling of
optimism and a commitment to organizational goals and vision.