CONJECTURES ON CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
In this brief review of the intriguing subject of Charismatic Leadership, the author takes
a stab at this question: What is Charismatic Leadership and how can Charismatic Leaders keep
their works going after they have died or retired? Providing a short synopsis of what is in the
literature and discussing various views on charisma, the author subsequently hones in on the
pros and cons of Charismatic Leadership. Most importantly, the writer makes an effort to get at
the reasons why organizations so often splinter after Charismatic Leaders leave their flocks.
Said another way: Charismatic Leaders often leave lousy legacies. With this in mind,
suggestions are offered as to how present and future Charismatic Leaders can keep their
organizations at peak performance long after they have left.