1st Edition

Comparing Charismatic Leaders’ Communication Styles A Study of Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump

By Tim P. McMahon Copyright 2025
102 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

102 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

102 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

In examining the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and by extension their communication styles, this book provides a foundation for understanding charismatic leadership and its potent effect on followers. The book identifies each leader’s charismatic leadership attributes, focusing specifically on communication and impression management. It presents a qualitative collection of... Read more

Introduction  1. The Nature of Charisma  2. Barack Obama’s Charismatic Leadership  3. Donald Trump’s Charismatic Leadership  4. Charismatic Bonds and Religious Followers  5. The Power of Charisma in Political Mobilization  6. The Bright and Dark Sides of Charisma

Biography

Tim P. McMahon is Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University and New York University, USA.