Leadership

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ociated with the current approach. Rather, they are known (or apparently known) to have new and better possibilities for the followers. This influences others to adopt the leaders vision and goals. When evaluating the existing state of affairs, charismatic leaders are distinguished from non-charismatic leaders by the sensitivity to environmental constraints, ability to identify deficiencies and poorly exploited opportunities in the status quo, and sensitivity to follower ability and needs. (Conger and Kanungo 1998) When formulating and articulating organisational goals charismatic leaders are distinguished from non-charismatic leaders by their formulation of an idealized future vision and their extensive use of articulation and management skills. (Conger and Kanungo 1998) Finally, when leaders demonstrate how goals can be achieved by the organisation, charismatic leaders tend to deploy innovative and unconventional means to achieve their vision. Further, charismatic leaders usually use personal power to influence followers. (Conger and Ka...