1 Leadership Characteristics Week 2

2 Leadership Roles Figurehead Spokesperson Negotiator CoachTeam builderTeam player Technical problem solver Entrepreneur Strategic planner

3 Trait Theory  Focus on distinguishing personal characteristics  These traits are universal

4 Trait Theory Personal Characteristics of Leaders Personal Characteristics  Energy  Physical stamina Intelligence and Ability  Intelligence, cognitive ability  Knowledge  Judgment, decisiveness Personality  Self-confidence  Honesty and integrity  Enthusiasm  Desire to lead  Independence  Extroversion  Assertiveness  Sense of humor Social Characteristics  Sociability, interpersonal skills  Cooperativeness  Ability to enlist cooperation  Tact, diplomacy  Emotional Stability  Wamth Work-Related Characteristics  Drive, desire to excel  Responsibility in pursuit of goals  Persistence against obstacles, tenacity Social background  Education  Mobility

5 Leadership Power Motives  Personalized power  Socialized power

6 Cognitive Factors

7 Influence of Heriditary  Combination of both  Predispositions and aptitudes that take the right opportunity to develop

8 The Meanings of Charisma  Greek word for divinely inspired gift.  Special quality of leaders whose purposes, powers, and extraordinary determination differentiate them from others.  However, few leaders are viewed as charismatic by all their constituents.

9 Charisma: A Relationship Between the Leader and Group Members  The constituent's response is characterized by awe, reverence, devotion, or emotional dependence.  They take steps to create a favorable, successful impression.

10 The Effects of Charisma  Group member trust in the correctness of the leader's beliefs  Have same beliefs as the leader  Unquestioning acceptance of the leader  Affection for the leader

11 The Effects of Charisma  Willing obedience to the leader  Identification with the leader  Emotional involvement of the group members

12 The Effects of Charisma  Referent power is the ability to influence others that stems from the leader's desirable traits and characteristics.  Expert power is the ability to influence others because of one's specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities.

13 Types of Charismatic Leaders  Some charismatic leaders use their power for the good of others.  A socialized charismatic is a leader who restrains the use of power in order to benefit others.  Followers of socialized charismatics are autonomous, empowered, and responsible.

14 Types of Charismatic Leaders  A second type of charismatic leader is the personalized charismatic.  These individuals exercise few restraints on their use of power so they may best serve their own interests.

15 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  Charismatic leaders are visionary because they offer an exciting image of where the organization is headed and how to get there.  A vision is more than a forecast; it describes an ideal version of the future.

16 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  Charismatic leaders have masterful communication skills.  To inspire people, the charismatic leader uses colorful language and exciting metaphors and analogies.

17 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  Another key characteristic is the ability to inspire trust.  Constituents believe so strongly in the integrity of charismatic leaders that they will risk their careers/lives to pursue the leader’s vision.

18 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  An energy and action orientation characterizes charismatic leaders.  Charismatic leaders are energetic and serve as role models for getting things done on time.

19 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  Emotional expressiveness and warmth  Ability to express feelings openly  Embrace risk  Yearn to accomplish activities others have never done before

20 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders  Challenge, prod, and poke followers.  They test your courage and your self- confidence.

21 The Communication Style of Charismatic Leaders  Leadership by inspiration  Leadership by anecdote

22 The Development of Charisma  Create visions for others; a vision uplifts and attracts others.  Be enthusiastic, optimistic, and energetic; a major behavior pattern of charismatic people is their combination of enthusiasm, optimism, and high energy.

23 The Development of Charisma  Be sensibly persistent. This is closely related to the high energy level of charismatics is their almost-never-accept-no attitude.  Know when to cut losses. If an idea or a product will not work, the sensible charismatic absorbs the loss and moves in another, more profitable direction.

24 The Development of Charisma  Charismatic leaders remember the names of people with whom they have infrequent contact.  Make an impressive appearance. By creating a polished appearance, a person can make slight gains in projecting a charismatic image.

25 The Development of Charisma  Be candid. Charismatic people, especially effective leaders, are remarkably candid with people.

26 The Development of Charisma  Display an in-your-face attitude. The preferred route to being perceived as charismatic is to be a positive, warm, and humanistic person. Yet some people earn their reputation for charisma based on toughness and nastiness.

27 Transformational Leadership  The transformational leader helps bring about major, positive changes.

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