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Charismatic leaders are said to possess special traits that influence their behaviors. Three such traits described in the chapter are envisioning, empathy, and empowerment. Explain how each of these traits influences how followers perceive the charismatic leader. Servant leadership emphasizes being able to serve and lead. In your opinion, is this contradictory or doable in today’s business environment?

Please answer the question with your own substantive input.  Also, you must reply to the posts of at least 2 other students in the class.  You should participate throughout the week so others will be able to respond to your input and you to theirs.   

DB POSTING REMINDERS:

• Please remember the initial post should be written as early in the week as possible (no later than Wednesday, 11:59PM EST), and the peer responses are due by Saturday evening.
• Be sure to reference your eText or other research to support your response.  You will be graded on how you relate the class readings to your initial post.
• Apply appropriate examples that illustrate your points – feel free to bring your workplace experiences into the discussion. It helps us all learn when we can relate our past workplace experiences to what we’re learning here in the discussions.
• When you make your initial post, please fully answer the question and make substantive responses – i.e. at least 150 to 300 words that really dive into the topic and show that you’ve read in your texts and done research to support your opinions.