Who’s the boss? Evaluating charismatic, considerate and autocratic styles of leadership
Development and Learning in Organizations
ISSN: 1477-7282
Article publication date: 26 February 2020
Issue publication date: 14 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
When it comes to leadership styles, people invariably think of “who” rather than “how.” If, for example, a leader adopts a charismatic style, they then become synonymous with that style, or are compared with someone famous with a similar way of leading, such as Sir Richard Branson. This can be problematic, however, for a number of reasons. Firstly, while Branson has a high media profile and comes across on TV as charismatic, few people know if this is actually his leadership style in the Virgin group of companies he owns. And secondly, what is actually meant by charismatic leadership and what its strengths and weaknesses are get lost in the focus on personality.
Practical implications
This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2021), "Who’s the boss? Evaluating charismatic, considerate and autocratic styles of leadership", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2019-0270
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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