The implicit theory of personality says we impute personality characteristics to others based on our interactions. Do we attribute leadership to people who are there when something happens. Transformational leaders radically change followers ways of thinking. They create new meaning, give meaning to events, represent meaning. Transactional leaders offer followers quid pro quos .
Charismatic leaders have almost mystical attraction for followers.
Associated with high self confidence, dominance, and strongly held beliefs. Visionary leaders offer a vision. Drucker says charismatic leadership is no leadership. Is charisma more in the follower than the leader. President Bush was criticized for not articulating a vision.