No One Is Everyone’s Cup of Tea: Matching Charismatic Leaders Sharing Vulnerability With the Right Followers

• In Event: Studies Examining Follower Attraction to a Leader

Short Description

This paper explores the characteristics of followers in a relationship with leaders sharing vulnerability. It recognizes that this leadership style might not be every follower’s cup of tea. For example, followers with an average self-esteem might identify more significantly with charismatic leaders sharing vulnerability than followers with a low or high self-esteem.

Participants

• Ai Ito, Neoma Business School

• Michelle Bligh, NEOMA Business School