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11. Charismatic Leadership

In this leadership, the charismatic leader manifests his or her revolutionary
power. Charisma does not mean sheer behavioral change. It actually involves a
transformation of followers’ values and beliefs.

Therefore, this distinguishes a charismatic leader from a simply populist
leader who may affect attitudes towards specific objects, but who is not prepared as
the charismatic leader is, to transform the underlying normative orientation that

structures specific attitudes
12. Visionary Leadership

This form of leadership involves leaders who recognize that the methods,
steps and processes of leadership are all obtained with and through people. Most
great and successful leaders have the aspects of vision in them.

However, those who are highly visionary are the ones considered to be
exhibiting visionary leadership. Outstanding leaders will always transform their
visions into realities.

INTEGRATIVE MODEL TO DETERMINE THE BEST LEADERSHIP STYLE.
5. Step 1: Determine the nature of the task to be performed. Is it well
structured or changing? Is it ambiguous, challenging, overwhelming, or

meaningful?
6. Step 2: Evaluate subordinates’ abilities and motivation. Are the workers
motivated? Are they willing to take responsibility for, and control over, their

work?
7. Step 3: Evaluate leadership characteristics affecting the chosen style of

leadership. Is the leader self-confident and a good communicator? Is the
leader knowledgeable, and does he/she possess expert personal power? Are
leader-member relations good?

8. Step 4: What leadership background is influencing the chosen leadership
style? What is the position power? Will the leadership style be dictated by a
superior?

IMPROVEMENT IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Guide for assessing and improving your leadership skills:

1. If my subordinates had the opportunity, would they elect me for their leader?
If not, why not?

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