An illustrious man named Dwight D. Eisenhower once defined leadership as “the art of getting someone else to do something you want because he wants to do it. » This is precisely the type of manipulative thinking that some narcissistic charismatic leaders possess, which often allows them to have powerful influence over others. In this article, I will examine the charismatic leadership style and discuss how charismatic leaders can achieve resilient and persuasive influence over others in certain social situations. In particular, I will focus on charismatic leaders who are personalized charismatic leaders and who possess the added trait of narcissism, because when all three qualities are fused, the result can be extremely dangerous for everyone. First of all, let's explore the behaviors and traits associated with someone considered a leader. Leaders are likely to be somewhat more intelligent, extroverted, motivated by their thirst for influence and control, charismatic, very socially capable, fearless in the face of change, certain in their leadership skills and often have reduced neuroticism ( Aronson, Elliot, Wilson, Timothy D., & Akert, Robin M., 2007, p. The contingency theory of leadership argues that leadership success depends on the person's degree of task or relationship focus. directs and the measure of the power and influence that the leader possesses over his followers (Aronson, et al., 2007, p. 294). exchange, situational, strategic, laissez-faire, transformational, facilitative, etc. Each of these styles is unique, and often a leader can encompass more than what is written in the middle of paper......& Balthazard, P. (2010). Visionary communication qualities as mediators of the relationship between narcissism and leader charisma attributions. Personnel Psychology, 63(3), 509-537. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.2010.01179.xJacobsen, C. & House, RJ (2001). Dynamics of charismatic leadership: a process theory, simulation model and tests. The Leadership Quarterly, 12(1), 75-112.doi:10.1016/S1048-9843(01)00065-0Sankowsky, D. (1995). The charismatic leader as a narcissist: Understanding the abuse of power. Organizational Dynamics, 23(4), 57-71. doi:10.1016/0090-2616(95)90017-9Shalit, A., Popper, M., & Zakay, D. (2010). Followers' attachment styles and their preference for social or personal charismatic leaders. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 31(5), 458-472. do I:10.1108/01437731011056461