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Molly Worthen, "Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump" (Random House, 2025)

New Books in Psychology

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The Role of Charisma in Shaping Religious Leadership

This chapter examines the role of charisma in American history, focusing on how religious leaders like Joseph Smith impacted their followers. It highlights the balance between creativity and familiarity in leadership messaging, along with the influence of William James's ideas on religious experiences.

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