Charismatic

Theory of
Leadership
LARA PHIL C. ILOGON
MPSM-2
GS 96 (MGT 301)
 Learning Objectives
❖To define Charismatic Leadership
❖To be able to identify the difference between Charismatic Leadership
& other leadership styles
❖To learn the Pro’s & Con’s of Charismatic Leadership
❖To learn the benefits of Charismatic Leadership
Charisma – is a Greek word
which means “a Divine gift”

Charisma : the ability to attract people

and make them admire you.
 Difference between Charismatic
Leaders & Other Leadership Styles
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP VS TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SIMILARITIES
DIFFERENCES
•ability of the leader to influence and inspire
followers •The personal vision of a charismatic leader
has a great deal of influence over his or
•motivate the individual or those around them to be her audience
better and to work for the greater good 
•Charismatic leaders speak about their moral
•Leaders rally those around them in service of a compass or passion rather than an existing
common goal method of doing business

•Initiative and boldness are encouraged

 Difference between Charismatic
Leaders & Other Leadership Styles
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP VS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES
•They both place considerable •In democratic leadership, workers must have
responsibility on the leader high-level skills in addition to the desire to work
•Leaders guide employees, team •Democratic leaders are highly rational and
members or volunteers in a deliberate in their style
particular direction
•Charismatic leaders appeal to the emotions of the
•There is often a spirit of audience
collaboration
•In the charismatic leadership style, working toward
a greater good is emphasized
Difference between Charismatic
Leaders & Other Leadership Styles
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP VS AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Similarity: Both leaders often increase

employee productivity.


Difference: The charismatic leader typically
inspires employees to perform while the
autocratic leader uses their authority to
demand high performance. 

Advantage and Disadvantage of
Charismatic Leadership
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
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
 Benefits of charismatic leadership

❖Charismatic leaders have the courage of their

convictions.
❖Charismatic leaders 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.
"Most of us have known leaders at work, in the community, in government, who
capture our imagination with a passion for an idea – a vision of the way the future
could be. When they speak, we find ourselves mesmerized by their words and
drawn by their sense of urgency. They seem to possess a certain indescribable
energy that inspires and motivates. They appear to touch our emotions more than
our rational mind. Things happen when they are around. There is change. And
often we find ourselves, quite willingly, drawn to them. We may also find ourselves
performing beyond our expectations to accomplish their goals. Most of all, we are
moved by them – and, quite frequently, moved to follow them. What is at the core of
their power? Charisma is one word that comes to mind."

DC Benson - 2012
Sources/ References:


• Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D., "What Is Charisma and Charismatic
Leadership?," Psychology Today
• John C. Welch IV, "Insights on Charismatic Leadership from the
Heroes and Villains"
• Brian Evje, "3 Dangers of Charismatic Leadership," Inc.
• Techno forum, retrieved on September 29, 2020:
https://www.technofunc.com/index.php/leadership-skills-2/item/ch
arismatic-theory