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Discussion 1

Respond to both APA and REF 250 words

Transformational and charismatic leadership share similar traits as both leadership styles are designed to motivate people to subscribe to a system or culture based on pre-existing values, emotions and self-actualizationp (see Conger, Kanungo, & Menon, 2000).

The two leadership styles while similar on the surface are quite different as charismatic leadership is contingent upon an atmosphere of uncertainty where the outcome is unknown; in contrast, the transformational leadership style works well in most organizations and especially in organizations with predictable outcomes and a culture of clearly defined boundaries and structure.

The effects on followers are especially different as followers of charismatic leaders can become radicalized and therefore blind to unethical behavior and essentially become a party to a criminal or hateful ideology.

Followers of transformational leadership are motivated by facts relevant to their values and are therefore highly motivated to work in the best interests of their team and themselves (Fleishman et al., 1991; Yukl, 1989).

Discussion 2

Charismatic leaders are all manipulative schemers who are only in it for their own personal benefit, and while some will act this way, many others will not.

A charismatic leader can effectively create positive change if they truly believe what they say and use their charismatic skills as a tool to make things better.

Under ideal circumstances, followers can choose their own charismatic leaders based on ideas and merits that align with their own. In transformational leadership, there is always a sense of transparency between the leader and their followers. The leader isn't the only one doing the talking the rest of the team's thoughts and opinions contribute to the overall direction of the group.

Transformative leaders must listen closely to their followers if they want to maintain their reputation as a trustworthy and reliable authority figure.

The difference between charismatic and transformational leadership. In short, charismatic leaders use their charming personalities to build loyalty and devotion among their followers, while transformational leaders rely on a collective vision to build trust and reach a goal.

There are identifiable nuances to both approaches, and some leaders mix elements of both. When focusing on the two leadership styles, the key difference is that while in Charismatic Leadership the leader's charm and attraction create inspiration and devotion among the followers towards the leader, in Transformational Leadership, change in individuals and social systems are created through a collective vision.