Martin Luther King Jr.: An Example Of A Charismatic Leader

A charismatic leader is defined as person who is dominant, self-confident, convinced of the moral righteousness of his beliefs, and able to arouse a sense of excitement and adventure in followers. The word charisma was taken from an ancient Greek word meaning “gift.” A charismatic leader helps to motivate others and influence change. They do this by talking optimistically about what needs to be done in the future. They can gain followers by being confident and getting on an emotional level and encourage positive ideals that match the needs or desires of what the people want. An example of a charismatic leader would-be Martin Luther King Jr, he was able to influence people to take action toward the civil right movement. He encouraged, gave people