Charismatic Leadership

Interview:

https://hbr.org/podcast/2009/02/what-charisma-really-is-and-is

Barbara Kellerman, Harvard Kennedy School

Charismatic leadership actually involves strong, emotional bond between leader and followers, evoking powerful feelings and moving to action. Example, Barack Obama.

Relationship between followers and leaders is key.

Power and role of follower is neglected.

Thinking about specific situations when we are trying to inspire students to action with varying results, for example, engagement with feedback strategies. This emphasis on power and role of followers is the way forward in terms of content and the importance of relationship gives an indicator of delivery – situations where a relationship is able to be established.

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