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Leadership:
Charismatic leaders are among the most fascinating figures in history. Select a charismatic leader about whom you wish to learn more and conduct online research to find out about this individual. Then write a minimum 500 word response describing the personal qualities that led to this person’s influence, considering the society in which he or she emerged.
Be sure to give enough detail that your understanding of the concept is apparent and include the URL address of your research.
1) Why are followers of charismatic leaders more likely to assume greater risk than they would with other types of leaders?
2) Discuss the key traits and motives of the negative charismatic leader.
3) Discuss why charisma as it relates to leadership is sometimes referred to as “a double-edged sword”.
4) Identify and briefly introduce a charismatic leader not mentioned in the course text. List three traits or methods of this leader that clearly identify him or her as a charismatic leader. Discuss each trait and explain why it is an indication of a charismatic leader. (provide a reference for your information source).
5) Are all transformational leaders charismatic? If not, identify at least three traits or methods of a transformational leader that are not necessarily traits of a charismatic leader.
6) a) Identify and discuss commonalities between stewardship leadership and servant leadership.
b) Discuss some key traits or areas of emphasis that are typically different for stewardship leadership as compared to servant leadership.