‘Humanistic’ and ‘Opportunistic’ Charisma: An Exploratory Study of How Charismatic People Make Sense of Their Charisma

Margot Plunkett, Nicole A. Webb and Sophia Town
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Margot Plunkett: Arizona State University
Nicole A. Webb: Arizona State University
Sophia Town: Fordham University

Humanistic Management Journal, 2023, vol. 8, issue 3, No 1, 233-253

Abstract: Abstract This exploratory study investigates the divergent ways that people make sense of their own charisma. Through in-depth, semi-structured qualitative interviews with people who self-identified as charismatic (n = 11), findings reveal that self-identified charismatic people hold divergent views regarding (1) who they believe benefits from their charisma (self or others), (2) how they believe they came to be charismatic (developed or innate), (3) how they experience self-confidence (self-conscious or self-assured), and (4) how they manage rejection (preparation or resilience). Taken together, these divergent views reflect at least two charisma profiles—what we term opportunistic charisma (i.e., charisma employed for personal gain) and humanistic charisma (i.e., charisma employed to empower others)—with implications for humanistic management theory and practice.

Keywords: Charisma; Humanistic management; Metaphor; Empathy; Leadership; Sensemaking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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