THEORETICAL PROBLEMS OF A CHARISMATIC POLITICAL LEADER

Charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic leaders: An examination of leaderヨleader interactions

Although a number of researchers have examined and demonstrated the unique relationships different types of leaders develop with their followers (Dansereau, F., Graen, G.B., & Haga, W.J. (1975). A vertical dyad linkage approach to leadership within formal organizations: A longitudinal investigation of the role making process. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 13, 46–78.; Dienesh & ...

The physiological use of the charismatic voice in Political speech

Voice is one of the orators perceivable behaviors that convey traits of charisma. Contemporary leaders, such as politicians, use their voices to shape their message and persuade audiences. The present study analyzes the physiological use of the “charismatic voice” in Italian, French, and Brazilian Portuguese political speech. We investigated the “discourse level” aspects of voice by conducting ...

Special Tribute on Morris F. Collen: Charismatic Leader of Medical Informatics

This editorial is dedicated in honor of Morris F. Collen, MD, a pioneer in the field of medical informatics. During his remarkable career, Dr. Collen's has made many important contributions not only to the field of medical informatics, but also to the public health and the creation of new models of payment and prevention. His endeavors and ideas found fertile ground and left a mark not only in ...

Theoretical Foundations of Political Economy

Saliva – a charismatic fluid

Oral fluid is often called the ‘mirror of the body’. The noninvasive nature of salivary testing has made it an attractive and effective alternative to blood and urine. Use of saliva has become more extensive in recent years, particularly in relation to estimation of systemic levels of lipid-soluble drugs and hormones. Furthermore, saliva may provide a cost-effective approach for the screening o...