Understanding Charismatic Leadership

The video discusses charismatic leaders, highlighting their positive traits like motivation and influence, with examples such as Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. It also delves into the darker side of charisma, associated with the dark triad traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which can lead to manipulation and lack of empathy. The concept of social exchange illusion is introduced, where subordinates feel indebted to charismatic leaders, potentially leading to unethical behavior. The Theranos case is used to illustrate these dynamics, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both the benefits and risks of charismatic leadership.

Which of the following is NOT a positive quality of charismatic leaders?

• Influential

• Deceptive

• Persuasive

• Motivational

Which of the following is part of the 'dark triad' associated with charismatic leaders?

• Altruism

• Humility

• Narcissism

• Empathy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'dark triad'?

• Narcissism

• Machiavellianism

• Psychopathy

• Empathy

What is the term used to describe the feeling of subordinates owing their leaders?

• Charismatic debt

• Leader-subordinate bond

• Organizational loyalty

• Social exchange illusion

What unethical behavior might subordinates engage in due to social exchange illusion?

• Ignoring leader's mistakes

• Encouraging whistleblowing

• Reporting leader's misconduct

• Promoting transparency

Which company is mentioned as an example of whistleblowing?

• Tesla

• Amazon

• Theranos

• Apple

Why might not everyone in an organization become a whistleblower?

• Lack of evidence

• Fear and social exchange illusion

• Support from leadership

• High job satisfaction

What is a potential benefit of being a charismatic leader?

• Encouraging unethical behavior

• Creating fear among subordinates

• Getting things done efficiently

• Promoting secrecy

What should charismatic leaders be cautious of?

• Ignoring the darker side of their influence

• Being too empathetic

• Having too few followers

• Being overly transparent

What is the main theme of the conclusion section?

• Charismatic leaders should avoid all forms of influence.

• The need for charismatic leaders to increase their follower count.

• The importance of balancing the benefits and downsides of charismatic leadership.

• Charismatic leaders should focus solely on their positive traits.