Week 7 Discussion Charismatic and Transformational LeadershipThanks to online free lectures and trainings such as those offered by Ted Talks, individuals have easy access to leaders discoursing on everything from the power of vulnerability to improving food systems to the secret to happiness. The most successful lectures of this type are certainly delivered by knowledgeable speakers, but perhaps the most shared lectures are delivered by speakers who are able to convey the information in a charismatic manner. Charismatic leaders are able to capture the attention of their followers, but transformational leaders are able to keep that attention and to affect change. Charismatic and transformational leaders can be found in most organizations; however, because followers may differ in private versus public and nonprofit organizations, it makes sense that charismatic and transformative leadership behaviors may differ in public and nonprofit organizations. For this Discussion, think for a moment about a leader in your community who is very charismatic. Think about how the leader exemplifies charisma. Pay particular attention to behaviors associated with charismatic leaders that influence followers. Then, consider the traits, abilities, and behaviors that are exemplified by a transformational leader. With these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 3 your explanation of how the behaviors of a charismatic leader compare with a transformational leader. Explain whether charisma always has a positive influence on followers, using specific examples. Finally, explain behaviors associated with transformative leadership and the impact of transformational leadership on followers. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and other current literature in the Walden Library.

To complete this assignment, first select a point and counterpoint issue of interest to examine. You may choose your own or select from the list below:Vaccinating ChildrenStem Cell ResearchBanning/Removing the Confederate Flag 1 (Captioned Video: link here)Banning/Removing the Confederate Flag 2 (Captioned Video: link here)Paying College AthletesCoal/Natural Gas vs. Nuclear PowerBreastfeeding in Public 1Breastfeeding in Public 2Then, complete and submit the graphic organizer based on the issue that you chose. View the Theme 4 Graphic Organizer Exemplar on the hybrid and electric cars debate and the climate change debate as a model of how to approach this activity.

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