Essays Tagged: "Charisma"

The Soul of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo, a character summary

twenty years. He is an extremely strong man. Sometimes his strength was a burden put upon him. His charisma and superhuman qualities make his character a figment of romanticism.Valjean was born a dec ...

(2 pages) 45 0 3.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Beowulf vs. Beowulf. This essay goes into detail about who Beowulfs real enemy is.

und Beowulf, a web that connects his greatest virtues and personality traits to his being: loyalty, charisma, strength, and ambition. All great characteristics of Beowulf, but the one trait that is mo ...

(4 pages) 156 0 4.2 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

A secondary story to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, i.e. something that could have happend to Sir Gawain on his way to the Green Knight.

is eyes see on a clearing far away? A haunting beautydressed in finest silk clothwith a captivating charisma tied up in a dirty cage.A dozen wild men, unkempt and behaving in a vulgar mannerarmed with ...

(3 pages) 58 0 3.4 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Lord of the Flies: Qualities of a Good Leader

pondered this question especially when electing leaders. They may say that a good leader should be charismatic, intelligent and perhaps good-natured. Their idea of good leadership qualities usually c ... e, yet not very logical or civil. Finally, Piggy was the intelligent advisor, however he lacked the charisma and appearance to get his ideas accepted by the group.Ralph was a logical and influential l ...

(3 pages) 95 1 4.1 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Sir John A. Macdonald.

acting to circumstance through his own resilience and unique style. With his intelligence, wit, and charisma, Sir John A. MacDonald created great political success out of some very severe circumstance ... be unjust and unfair for him to attempt changing it. As in all of MacDonald's speeches, he would be charismatic, practical, positive, sometimes humourous, and he would always have an impact.MacDonald' ...

(8 pages) 86 1 4.5 Jul/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Alexander the Great.

ory and one of the largest empires that has ever existed. He had unbelievable leadership skills and charisma. No one in history could have done what he accomplished.A great man, Theodore M. Hesburgh o ... ly.Alexander was a leader from birth. Alexander was an exceptionally charming man. He possessed the charisma to make individuals follow him and love him. When he was young Alexander would entertain am ...

(7 pages) 170 2 4.5 Sep/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Bernard of Clairvaux - influence on Christianity then and now.

tire church including the papacy. He was an astute scholar and a prolific writer. He had tremendous charisma that drew many people to follow him as evidence early in his life when he entered monastic ...

(7 pages) 36 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Authority or power ?

rity because it has legitimacy through: tradition, as Parliament has existed for hundreds of years; charisma, as many people may follow a President or Prime Minister or any other Political or sometime ...

(2 pages) 103 1 4.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Elvis Presley : The Cultural Icon

our way of life from the way he dresses to the way he sings. Besides that, his talent, good looks, charisma and kindness has earned him the adoration of millions of fans. In short, Elvis Presley had ... as made nearly every American aware and proud of him.Known for his talent, good looks, kindness and charisma, Elvis has been a huge influence to almost everybody in this country and also worldwide. If ...

(6 pages) 126 1 4.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Alfred E. Smith. 12pg term paper includes bibliography, endnotes, outline.

pations after his father passed away. Although he had little formal education, his intelligence and charisma would help play a major role in his success.Mr. Smith's childhood was fairly normal. He was ...

(15 pages) 180 0 4.2 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians

Superficial Needs: The Significance of Money on Presidential Elections

gone on a general decline, and other factors, such as the understanding of issues, incumbency, and charisma have increased in importance.In past history, the great significance of money in election c ...

(7 pages) 84 0 4.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Power and Authority.

rity because it has legitimacy through: tradition, as Parliament has existed for hundreds of years; charisma, as many people may follow present PM Tony Blair through the strength and attraction of his ... ber, whose study took place in the 19th century, decided that authority was split into three types: charismatic authority, traditional authority, and rational - legal authority. The first type, charis ...

(5 pages) 257 1 4.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Shah Rukh Khan

on is infectious. It's something you cannot shrug off easily and it is, perhaps, the essence of his charisma.The other attribute that sets him apart is his mind-boggling self-confidence. How else can ...

(2 pages) 39 0 4.4 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Charismatic Leadership

1. INTRODUCTIONCharisma is a strange, fascinating, and ultimately puzzling phenomenon.It converted a German postcar ... Windows® operating system now runs the vast majority of personal computers throughout the world.Charisma is something we all know but can hardly explain. Managers learn that they need charisma to ... explain. Managers learn that they need charisma to become successful; politicians are taught that a charismatic leadership is the pathway to success.This essay will address the concept of charisma its ...

(8 pages) 352 1 4.4 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

Charismatic Leadership

I've done my extra report on charismatic leadership because its one of the more recent theories on leadership. I've been more int ... its one of the more recent theories on leadership. I've been more interested in what makes a person charismatic since doing my interview project of a leader.My questions resulted in a focus on charism ... oject of a leader.My questions resulted in a focus on charisma.Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines charisma as a special characteristic of some leaders to lead. People usually feel personally attract ...

(3 pages) 267 2 4.8 Sep/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

How did Franklin Delano Roosevelt reinstall people's faith in the American government to pull people out of the depression?

called Fireside chats to communicate with his people. The man was a great politician and had great charisma therefore by making speeches through the radio, using his soothing voice and convincing pow ... Graduated from a prestigious school and Harvard University, Roosevelt with his political skills and charisma managed to take America out of the depression, thing that other presidents couldn't have ac ...

(2 pages) 19 1 3.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Lenin's achievements

17Lenin was a man with principles that tried his best to get what he wanted. He had an overwhelming charisma that hypnotized the people of Russia from 1917 to 1924 when he died. As an experienced ex-r ... communism. Lenin was the man on the podium giving speeches and I agree that he has an overwhelming charisma. But Trotsky was the man with the real ideas and a charisma that would keep the army on Bol ...

(3 pages) 48 0 3.5 Sep/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Management and Organizational Behavior Leaders and Leadership Case Analysis: Robert L. Johnson

d you classify them in general terms of leadership style and characteristics?2) How does vision and charisma play a role in Robert Johnson's success? Are there other important leadership skills he pos ... organization is currently committed.Entrepreneurs' leadership style is transformative. It involves charisma, breaking the ordinary, and reaching through time to bring out the best the world has to of ...

(6 pages) 245 0 4.2 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

A Separate Peace, John Knowles, Comarison and Contrast

ng the summer session of 1942, he becomes close friends with daredevil roommate Finny, whose innate charisma consistently allows him to get away with mischief.Finny is a great athlete, friendly, outgo ...

(5 pages) 29 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Charles Manson

ot surprising to see that his criminal activity sprouted from a very early age. Manson's incredible charisma attracted many hippies and he managed to earn himself s reputation as god-like in the eyes ...

(2 pages) 32 0 4.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers