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A follower-centric perspective on charismatic leadership: An integrative review and agenda for future research

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  • Aï Ito

    (C2S - Cognition, Santé, Société - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne - SFR CAP Santé (Champagne-Ardenne Picardie Santé) - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne - MSH-URCA - Maison des Sciences Humaines de Champagne-Ardenne - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne)

  • Jennifer A Harrison

    (EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie)

  • Michelle C Bligh

    (Claremont Graduate University [Claremont, CA ])

  • Christine Roland-Levy

    (C2S - Cognition, Santé, Société - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne - SFR CAP Santé (Champagne-Ardenne Picardie Santé) - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne - MSH-URCA - Maison des Sciences Humaines de Champagne-Ardenne - URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne)

Abstract

Meindl (1993) highlighted the importance of "balancing" the leadership equation by placing equivalent weight on followers' perspectives. Building upon his legacy, we review research on "follower-centric perspectives" to deepen our understanding of the charismatic leadership relationship. We define charisma as a relational phenomenon, which develops first in the eyes of followers and subsequently spreads through inter-follower dynamics. Adopting Doise's multilevel framework (i.e. intrapersonal, relational/situational, intergroup, and ideological) highlights different plausible views of leader-follower interactions and helps to clarify when and how charisma is more likely to emerge in the eyes of followers. We conclude with recommendations for future research.

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  • Aï Ito & Jennifer A Harrison & Michelle C Bligh & Christine Roland-Levy, 2020. "A follower-centric perspective on charismatic leadership: An integrative review and agenda for future research," Post-Print hal-03086811, HAL.
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