1. BarackObama Is it just a vision? AlinaSarapulovaToveHydén WoraphanAtikomtrirat 23 September 2010

2. 23 September 2010 In 2007 American society was tired of the global anti-war and anti-globalization campaigns of George W. Bush, so people had a great need for a new leader who would lead the country to Stability and Confidence in future. Obama made a strong perception as a Charismatic Leaderwhich could lead US to economic stability and prosperity.

3. 23 September 2010 During the election Obama emphasized the issues of rapidly ending the Iraq War, increasing energy independence and providing universal health care. In his first few days after his inauguration in office Obamaissued executive orders and presidential memoranda directing the U.S. military to develop plans to withdraw troops from Iraq. In his first year-plus in office, BarackObama has provided us with enough examples to summarize his leadership style.

4. Transformational:Charismatic Leadership 23 September 2010 “. . . We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America,”Obama said just before he was elected president in November 2008. Since his victory the president has made very clear his reverence for the idea of transformational leadership. He has identified “Transformative moments” that must be seized.

5. Transformational:Charismatic Leadership (Cont.) 23 September 2010 Transformational Leadership is often seen as synonymous with “Charismatic Leadership” The Transformational Leader gives the audience hope and makes it believe that, together, they can create a better future. To be sure, “Charisma” isn't everything.

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7. Change perspective Dramatic change Centralized power Optimism 23 September 2010

8. Emotional intelligence Make sense Trust Understanding 23 September 2010

9. Changeable Flexible Create a tax credit of 400$ for workers Unstable Refused to support human mission to moon by 2020 23 September 2010

10. How will thisassess? 23 September 2010 “St. Petersburg Times” identified more than 500 promises of Barack Obama everything from ending the Iraq war to buying his daughters a puppy. http://politifact.com/

11. Resources 23 September 2010 Harvard Business Review St. Petersburg Times www.change.gov www.barackobama.com www.newsbusters.org

12. 23 September 2010 Thank you for your attention