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    accomplish CCC's goal (improve CCC's operations). According to Homans (1951 cited in Huczynski and Buchanan, 2013), informal group formed according to their self-interest which may not work together to achieve the common goal. As Wilson was given the authority to make changes to CCC's operations. She has her own

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    (Kendall, 2015) Charles was given his position of authority, as he was the only successor to the throne, in respect to familial connections. In most systems of traditional authority, the leader does not have any staff or political machines to gain their authority or to enforce it. The authority comes from the willingness of their subordinates to remain loyal and respect the designated leader, as it is seen as their duty

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    The 2016 presidential election had been a contentious one even before the primaries began. A divide within parties and between the public grew increasingly evident over the past year, ultimately leading to a candidate with no prior political experience beating out a candidate with forty-plus years on her resume. Scandals plagued both campaigns, however, polls and positive media coverage stayed firmly in Hillary Clinton’s favor throughout the duration of the election process with Donald Trump even

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    and to mobilize their energy and resources to reform institutions” (Yukl “Charismatic” 261). Pseudotransformational leadership refers to transformational leadership, but when the leader is “self-consumed, exploitive, power-oriented, [and] possess[es] warped values” (Hinz). When a leader appeals to followers’ self-interest and offers an exchange of benefits, the leader is utilizing transactional leadership (Yukl “Charismatic” 261). When first studying Jim Jones, one would think that he led through

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    involved were in the religious group, led by Jim Jones. Jims Jones was a charismatic leader. This man was very influential and knew how to persuasive people. His following grew and that made his religious movement grow. Jim Jones was a strong leader and a charismatic leader. A charismatic leader is a person that is a hero to others. They have great leadership skills and have a persona that stands out from others. A charismatic leader can be good or evil. The frightening part is that they can earn

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    leadership was his ability to adapt to whatever leadership style was necessary for any specific scenario. He could be a transformational leader if people needed to be mobilized, a servant leader when followers needed to be led by example, or a charismatic leader when he gave any one of his plethora of monumental speeches. Not only could MLK perform in each of these leadership roles, but he excelled at them. Dr. King was one of the greatest, most versatile leaders ever. We will discuss why in the

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    harm society, like Hitler. People build their leadership qualities through life experiences. Great leaders are able to effectively influence their subordinates. This influencing is usually done by using their authority. Most people tend to believe and trust in people in authority because they

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    Charismatic Leadership Charismatic leadership uses “impression management to deliberately cultivate a certain relationship with group members” (Dubrin,2010, p. 68). They create a positive vision for their followers and these followers will work diligently to make the visions of the charismatic leader come true. This leader can influence external stakeholders by becoming the symbol of the company or cause he represents. “Charismatic leaders can transform organizations through their ability to see

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    Charismatic Leadership Leadership is a collection process in which an individual uses to bring together and manage resources to achieve the specific aim; an effective leadership has a direct Impact on the followers in the right manner to achieve desired organization goals. Each leadership style has different effects on performance and effectiveness of the organization. Leaders come up with plans, look for resources and allocate those resources. Today, most people are writing and seeking to understand

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    yet taciturn behavior into the executive leadership position of an infamous and democratic gangster. Through the character of Frank Lucas, the movie referred to the leadership concepts of power motive, business knowledge, and the dark sides of charismatic leadership. Soon after Bumpy dies, Frank becomes captivated by power such that it consumes him and forces him to commit his wicked acts. He is a stern character who believes that “you are who you are in this world” and that you must either be

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