The document discusses the concept of charismatic leadership. It defines charisma as a divinely inspired gift and describes Bill Gates as an exemplar of charismatic leadership. Key characteristics of charismatic leaders are described, including strong communication skills, maturity, humility, compassion, confidence, and a drive for self-improvement. Effective charismatic leaders listen well, monitor their public image, and are able to motivate followers through both good and difficult times.

1. CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
Maddali Laxmi Swetha, MBA (HR)
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2. WHAT IS CHARISMA
Charisma is a Greek word meaning - divinely
inspired gift.
In other words -
Personality Charisma that have similar meaning:
1. Filled with attractiveness or charm
2. Kindness
3.To bestow a favor or service
To be favored or blessed

3. BEST EXAMPLE FOR CHARISMATIC
LEADERSHIP – Bill Gates
 Bill Gates is co-founder of Microsoft and world's second-
richest person also great philanthropist.

4. HOW TO IDENTIFY
1. According to leadership point of view, charisma
is a special quality of leaders whose purposes,
powers, and extraordinary determination
differentiate them from others.
2. Identification: Fantastic at articulating his
vision to others, Sensitive to their surroundings,
often risk-takers, gathers followers through
didn’t of charm and personality.

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
Communication
Maturity
Humility
Compassion
Substance
Confidence
Positive body
language
Listening skills
Self-monitoring
Self-improvement

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 1. COMMUNICATION:
Charismatic leaders have extraordinary skills in communication.
This helps to motivate employees through tough times and also help
them stay grounded when things are good. Leaders are equally
comfortable communicating one-to-one or in a group setting.

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 2. MATURITY:
Though they have a very powerful personality, a charismatic leader
also has maturity and character. They don’t believe in empty
showmanship, but they draw on their wisdom and knowledge which
they have accumulated over the years of life and business
experiences.

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 3. HUMILITY:
Charismatic leaders also have a sense of humility. They place a lot of
value on each employee, and have the ability to truly listen to their
concerns. He/she is able to convince the employee of the value that
they bring to the organization, and show them how their
contributions impact the strategic interests of the company. They
inspire great loyalty from their employees.

9. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 4. COMPASSION:
Successful charismatic leaders are always compassionate. Charisma
alone may not be enough, because there’s a very real possibility that
it can disintegrate into mere hero worship. Compassion, integrity,
honesty are also qualities that successful charismatic leaders
exhibit.

10. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 5. SUBSTANCE:
Charisma can exist without substance, but only for a very short time. Flashy
and glitzy behavior may capture the attention of people, but eventually they
will want something substantial beneath the facade. A charismatic leader
must not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk. Charm gets him the face
time, and substance closes the deal.

11. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 6. CONFIDENCE:
It goes without saying that charismatic leaders are truly confident.
They are the glass half full kind of people, and are comfortable with
who they are. Charismatic leaders understand themselves well and
do not try to be anyone else. Charismatic leaders are secure and
confident enough to be comfortable in their own skin.

12. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 7. BODY LANGUAGE:
Body Language plays a important charismatic leaders
where, first things that you had notice about a
charismatic leader is their warm, open, and positive
body language. They make eye contact with were that
they are talking to, smile, and introduce themselves to
strangers with the genuine joy of making a new contact.

13. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 8. LISTENING SKILLS:
Listening skills play an vital role that leaders are extremely good
listeners. A charismatic leader pays attention to what is being said,
and listens with interest. They are engaged in the conversation and
act with empathy.

14. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 9. SELF-MONITORING:
One of the attributes of charismatic leaders, they often
tend to watch themselves also aware of their powerful
personality that their followers are watching them
constantly. They consider it important to portray a good
image of themselves to their followers. This can be
achieved only with self-monitoring.

15. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
 10. SELF-IMPROVEMENT:
A charismatic leader understands that he/she
has certain qualities that make him different
from others, and that these are the qualities that
get him attention and also knows how important
it is to continually improve himself/herself.

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