Visionary Communication Qualities as Mediators of the Relationship Between Narcissism and Attributions of Leader Charisma
Keywords
narcissism, charismatic leadership, visionary communication
Abstract
This study seeks to answer questions that have been raised regarding the precise nature of the relationship between narcissism and charismatic leadership. Specifically, we test a model that portrays the roles of socialized vision and visionary boldness as mediators in the relationship between narcissism and attributions of leader charisma. Our findings suggest that narcissism is positively related to vision boldness but negatively related to socialized vision. In turn, both aspects of vision are positively associated with attributions of leader charisma. These results add clarity to the literature regarding the personal basis of charismatic leadership by providing insight into how aspects of visionary communication may mediate the indirect relationship between narcissism and attributions of charismatic leadership.
Original Publication Citation
"Visionary communication qualities as mediators of the relationship between narcissism and attributions of leader charisma", Personnel Psychology, Volume 63, Pages 509-537, 2010.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Galvin, Benjamin M.; Waldman, David A.; and Balthazard, Pierre, "Visionary Communication Qualities as Mediators of the Relationship Between Narcissism and Attributions of Leader Charisma" (2010). Faculty Publications. 9005.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9005
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
Personnel Psychology
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Marketing
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