Charismatic leadership: Strategies for effecting social change

Author(s): Harris, D., House, R.

Journal/Book: Leadership Quarterly. 1999; 10: 100 Prospect St, PO Box 811, Stamford, CT 06901, USA. Jai Press Inc. 449-482.

Abstract: Because of their unique relationship with followers, charismatic leaders can be powerful agents of social change. Current theories of charismatic leadership have emphasized primarily the personality and behavior of leaders and their effects on followers, organizations, and society. This emphasis fails to uncover why and how the charismatic leader/follower interaction can generate social change. Our study draws on theories of social meaning to develop a process model of charismatic leadership. Empirical exploration of our model suggests that charismatic leaders employ a set of consistent communication strategies for effecting social change.

Note: Article Fiol CM, Univ Colorado, Coll Business, CB 165, POB 173364, Denver,CO 80217 USA

Keyword(s): TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP; TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP; BOUNDARIES; INNOVATION

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