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Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

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Charisma as a Misunderstood Construct

Charisma as a concept has been misunderstood throughout history, with origins in ancient Greek mythology and later introduced by Weber as a mystical and alchemic ability possessed by certain leaders. This perception has made it challenging to study charisma scientifically as it was considered an undefinable and elusive trait. The lack of a clear and concrete definition hindered research efforts into understanding and analyzing charismatic leadership.

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