For the last few months I have been highlighting specific principles and behaviors of Leadership Charisma. Each of those past articles can be accessed through the newsletter archive. This month summarizes and ties it all together.
The principles of Leadership Charisma are WIIFM and the Charismatic Equation. WIIFM – What’s In It For Me. Essentially that principle states that leaders who are seen to be charismatic in the eyes of their people are those who make it their business to always know precisely what it is that interests and motivates their people. The Charismatic Equation states that the extent to which you are perceived as being charismatic is directly proportional to the extent to which people either feel or fare better after each interaction with you. These two principles are the foundation for the six key behaviors we identified: Communication; Tailoring Your Vision; being a Beacon of Positivity; displaying Energy and Enthusiasm; Recognizing the Greatness in Others; and the Power of Belief in People. Collectively they give us the definition of Charisma “... a special quality of leadership that captures the popular imagination and inspires allegiance and devotion.”
It is striking to see how closely parallel Charisma is to Employee Engagement “... a heightened emotional connection that an employee feels for his or her organization, that influences him or her to exert greater discretionary effort in his or her work.” Charisma and engagement are two sides of the same coin!
If you are interested in learning more about Charisma and Engagement we have two free offers this month. One is a Self Leadership Charisma assessment that you can complete in a few minutes online and learn how charismatic you see you yourself. If you would like to have this free personal information simply send an e-mail to info@peakpathways.com and within a few days you will receive an invitation to complete the online assessment. The second offer is for a free case study of how Peak Pathways’ client Woodmen of the World has increased employee engagement since 2008. More information along with details for requesting that are in the Featured Case Study article below.
Also we are happy to announce that early in 2012 we will begin Leadership Charisma group coaching for individuals who want to meet regularly with a coach and trusted peers from other organizations to develop leadership skills while also giving feedback and support to one another to succeed in meeting the challenges of leading people. Specific information will be released in the next few weeks however if you or someone you know would like to be one of the first to have an opportunity to participate please send an e-mail to info@peakpathways.com
Enjoy celebrating the holiday season and make 2012 a wonderful year in all respects!
