7.5.6. Charismatic Leadership

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is charismatic leadership?

   Hint

   Think about a leader you admire for their personality.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a charismatic leader.

   Hint

   Consider leaders in technology or media.

3. 3.

   What is a key characteristic of charismatic leadership?

   • Lack of vision
   • Personal charm
   • Task-oriented

   Hint

   Consider what engages people emotionally.

4. 4.

   True or False: Charismatic leaders can lead to dependency on their personality.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about team dynamics without the leader.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how a charismatic leader can impact a tech startup in its early stages. What are the pros and cons?

   Hint

   Consider the long-term sustainability of team motivation.

6. 6.

   Design a strategy for mitigating the risks associated with charismatic leadership dependency in an organization.

   Hint

   Think about empowering team members and diversifying leadership.