Leadership and Charisma

A Cultural-Evolutionary Perspective

New Horizons in Leadership Studies series

Micha Popper, Professor, Department of Psychology and Omri Castelnovo, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Haifa, Israel

This innovative book explores the universal and cultural foundations that underlie the dynamics of leadership. It asks key questions such as: why are we attracted to leaders? Why do we perceive certain leaders as charismatic? And why do some leaders who are perceived as charismatic during a certain period cease to be perceived as such in another period?

‘Charisma has always been a fascinating, but complex and elusive, construct. This analysis looks at both the evolutionary roots and social psychological processes underlying charisma. It provides an excellent understanding of the role of leader, follower, culture, and situation in establishing and maintaining the charismatic relationship. Scholarly, yet accessible, this is a must-read for anyone interested in charisma and charismatic leadership.’
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