B. Charismatic leadership theory is an extension of attribution theory and suggests that followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors. Three personal characteristics of charismatic leaders have been identified. Extremely high confidence. Strong convictions in his or her beliefs. An increasing amount of research shows impressive correlations between charismatic leadership and high performance and satisfaction among followers.
Most experts think that individuals can be trained to exhibit charismatic behaviors.
Charismatic leadership may not always be needed to achieve high levels of employee performance. It may be most appropriate when an employee's job has a lot of ideological content. C. Transactional versus transformational leadership. Transactional leaders are leaders who guide or motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements. Transformational leaders are leaders who provide individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, and possess charisma.