Leadership Case Study
Case Study
Adolf Hitler
20th April 1889 – 30th April 1945
Introduction
Adolf Hitler was born 20th April 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria.
Charismatic Leadership
Hitler is renowned for his charisma which can is evident in the speeches he gave during his rise to power and throughout his leadership. Hitler was described as a natural orator, attracting masses of thousands of German people. Dr Mueller who was present at the Beer Putsh* reflected of Hitler’s speech;
Many attribute Hitler’s successful rise to power to his charismatic communication. Hitler adopted a direct style of speech using straightforward language and demonstrating emotional understanding of the needs of the German people. Hitler’s charismatic communication succeeded in drawing in the German people’s attention and was arguably his most powerful asset.
In an attempt to define charisma, Halpert developed a three-dimensional structure made up based on the work of House The three dimensions consist of; referent power, expert power, and job involvement.
Referent Power
Referent power is centered on the leader’s relationship with his followers and their ability to influence through what followers perceive as desirable characteristics Hitler began his rise to power relying on referent power. He built a relationship with the German people based on the isolation they felt post World War I (WWI) and after the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Hitler used Germany’s state of disrepair to his advantage by conveying inspirational appeal to the German people.
Expert Power
Hitler had no academic qualifications when he began his political career having been kicked out of technical school in 1904, one year after the death of his father. The implementation and success of Hitler’s Keynesian policies after the depression was due to the advice of Hjalmar Schacht, the President of the Reichsbank and Minister of Economics Hitler did however have a significant amount of expertise in warfare as he
Adolf Hitler
20th April 1889 – 30th April 1945
Introduction
Adolf Hitler was born 20th April 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria.
Charismatic Leadership
Hitler is renowned for his charisma which can is evident in the speeches he gave during his rise to power and throughout his leadership. Hitler was described as a natural orator, attracting masses of thousands of German people. Dr Mueller who was present at the Beer Putsh* reflected of Hitler’s speech;
Many attribute Hitler’s successful rise to power to his charismatic communication. Hitler adopted a direct style of speech using straightforward language and demonstrating emotional understanding of the needs of the German people. Hitler’s charismatic communication succeeded in drawing in the German people’s attention and was arguably his most powerful asset.
In an attempt to define charisma, Halpert developed a three-dimensional structure made up based on the work of House The three dimensions consist of; referent power, expert power, and job involvement.
Referent Power
Referent power is centered on the leader’s relationship with his followers and their ability to influence through what followers perceive as desirable characteristics Hitler began his rise to power relying on referent power. He built a relationship with the German people based on the isolation they felt post World War I (WWI) and after the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Hitler used Germany’s state of disrepair to his advantage by conveying inspirational appeal to the German people.
Expert Power
Hitler had no academic qualifications when he began his political career having been kicked out of technical school in 1904, one year after the death of his father. The implementation and success of Hitler’s Keynesian policies after the depression was due to the advice of Hjalmar Schacht, the President of the Reichsbank and Minister of Economics Hitler did however have a significant amount of expertise in warfare as he