Charismatic leaders tend to be emotionally expressive through nonverbal channels.

Abstract

In this article we present a model of the processes whereby social actors use impression management behaviors to create and maintain identities as charismatic leaders. Using a dramaturgical and interactive perspective, we examine the roles that the environment, actor (leader), and audience (followers) play in defining the situation and in jointly constructing a "charismatic relationship." We assert that charismatic leaders' self-systems and situational assessments guide their efforts to manage follower impressions of them, their vision, and their organization. Framing, scripting, staging, and performing constitute the basic phases in this dramaturgical process. Exemplification and promotion are identified as the primary strategies invoked by leaders during the performing phase to construct a charismatic image; facework is employed to protect this image when it is threatened. We also consider how and why followers come to attribute charisma to, identify strongly with, and direct high levels of positive affect toward the leader. We advance research propositions along with methodological recommendations for testing them, and we conclude by considering the model's practical implications for developing charismatic relationships that empower followers and facilitate the attainment of socially beneficial goals.

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Charismatic leaders tend to be emotionally expressive through nonverbal channels.

Executive summary

This CQ Dossier describes the qualities of charismatic leaders and how they gain commitment to their vision and the mission of the organization. It draws on the main theories of charismatic leadership to present the key behaviors that distinguish charismatic leaders from non-charismatic leaders. The dossier describes how charismatic leaders use visionary language to gain commitment to their vision and how they tap into follower values in order to arouse emotion. Charismatic leaders are powerful communicators who are able to articulate a vision that is meaningful to their followers.

They are also excellent role models in that they emulate the behaviors that they describe. The dossier provides examples of the linguistic techniques that charismatic leaders use to motivate others. The focus on charismatic language also provides evidence that managers can be trained to be more charismatic in how they lead others within the organization.

About the Author

Charismatic leaders tend to be emotionally expressive through nonverbal channels.

Annette was born in England and now lives in the United States. She has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has taught at several institutions. Annette has published in several journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Human Resource Development Quarterly, and Organizational Research Methods. She worked in the public and private sector for many years, primarily as a management trainer.

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