On August 28, 1963, in front of the steps of the Lincoln memorial, one of the most charismatic leaders the world has ever seen gave a speech entitled "I Have a Dream." The leader, of course, was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Standing at the podium on that muggy afternoon before millions of people, Dr. King spoke with great conviction about his vision of equality for all, touching the hearts of all who heard. It is believed that this speech catapulted Dr. King into the undisputed position of leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
Think for a moment about Dr. King or another charismatic leader who has inspired you. What made the leader charismatic? What effect did he or she have on you?
In this Application, you will consider how the charisma demonstrated by a famous leader influenced followers.
To prepare for this assignment:
Review Chapter 8 in the course text, Understanding Behaviors for Effective Leadership. Pay particular attention to personal traits, abilities, and behaviors associated with charismatic leaders and how charismatic leaders influence followers.
Peruse the "Top 100 Speeches" Web site and review the audio and/or video clips of speeches that are of interest to you.
Choose one speech and think about how the leader exemplifies charisma.
Consider how the leader’s speech influenced followers’ beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors.
The assignment: (1-2 pages)
Briefly describe the leader who gave the speech you chose. Provide a brief synopsis of his or her speech, and the issue(s) addressed in his or her speech.
Describe at least three charismatic elements of the speech.
Explain how the leader’s speech influenced followers. Provide at least two specific examples to illustrate your explanation.
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