tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post2806827174549432892..comments2023-10-11T10:57:26.122-04:00Comments on Gil The Jenius: 7 Traits of Great Political LeadersGCSchmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-63227429828470647352009-02-21T20:18:00.000-04:002009-02-21T20:18:00.000-04:00I don't disagree with anything you state here. My ...I don't disagree with anything you state here. My contention in this post is to highlight just how pathetic The Larva is as a leader and that We are in for another four leader-less years, similar to what We went through with The Jellyfish. If only We could make leaders as We make studies about them...GCSchmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-86948188666726975102009-02-10T04:42:00.000-04:002009-02-10T04:42:00.000-04:00Trice and Beyer’s studies in 1896 show that Charis...Trice and Beyer’s studies in 1896 show that Charismatic leaders affect their followers and have an important impact in the organisational culture. The Cremer and Knippenberg report published in Journal of Applied Psychology, 2002 used scenario experiments, cross-sectional surveys and laboratory studies to prove that Charismatic leaders had a stronger effect on cooperation than their non-Charismatic counterparts.<BR/> <BR/>Most leaders today appreciate the impact that a Charismatic presence can have on their effectiveness. Charismatic Leaders attract more publicity, more attention from outside groups as well as exerting a strong (albeit invisible) bond with their organisation’s workforce. Numerous studies and experiments have been conducted that prove conclusively: Charismatic leaders are more successful. If you are seeking to become a Charismatic leader then this checklist of key requirements will help guide your thoughts, actions and behaviours.<BR/><BR/>Charismatic leaders must be able to:<BR/><BR/>· Make a realistic evaluation of the deficiencies and problem areas in a given situation<BR/><BR/>· Appreciate the longer term implications of not adopting new strategies for change and growth<BR/><BR/>· Demonstrate a strong desire to change the status quo and remedy the identified problems<BR/><BR/>· Be empathetic to the needs of their organisation’s workforce and show a real appreciation of people and their value<BR/><BR/>· Formulate a vision that will lead to a future that is highly desirable for the organisation and the people who work within it<BR/><BR/>· Communicate this vision in a motivational and inspiring manner that evokes strong positive feelings within others<BR/><BR/>· Regularly repeat the vision from different perceptual positions and with flexibility to appeal and ‘touch’ the full spectrum of that workforce<BR/><BR/>· Inspire commitment and hard work from the people who work within the organisation towards an aligned vision<BR/><BR/>· Act as a Role Model at all times, and gain the confidence and respect of the workforce for both for the leader and the mission.<BR/><BR/>· Demonstrate high levels of energy and self-confidence and exhibit high expectations in terms of their workforce capability and results the organisation can achieve<BR/><BR/>· Possess credibility as an expert in their field and demonstrate an unconventional and innovative style.<BR/><BR/>· Be willing to run certain personal risks, as and when the mission requires<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>Charismatic leaders understand the important effects that they personally have on people and continually strengthen this powerful relationship by:<BR/> <BR/><BR/>Increasing the inner rewards for their workforce so that people feel satisfied and valued. Examples of inner rewards include building self-esteem / self-expression / stability / sense of belonging / provision of hope<BR/>Providing an increased sensation of empowerment and self-esteem within the workforce, by expressing high expectations and high confidence in their people both as individuals and as teams or departments of people<BR/>Increasing the value and benefits that people with achieve when the organisation has achieved its goal. This in turn increases the significance of the goal from the individual’s perspective<BR/>Increasing the degree of commitment of the workforce and ensure that individuals within the group are aware of their unique and vital contribution<BR/> <BR/>These behaviours help to create an instinctive, sometimes unconscious impression that the leader is connected to universal ‘transcendental’ powers. This strengthens the relationship between the workforce and leader whilst fuelling the Charismatic presence of that leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com