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History is full of examples of how the skilful use of language is a fundamental aspect of charismatic leadership. Traditionally, this phenomenon has been studied focusing on oratory skills. The book argues that the relationship between a leader and a follower has points of similarity to that which exists between a writer and a reader, and that in each case, former party is the agenda setter, but satisfactory outcomes require a mutual endeavor. Given that scholarly writing about management and organizations is inevitably a mix of the presentation of empirical truths and value judgements, the ability to engage the reader intellectually and emotionally is critical in the successful dissemination of disciplinary knowledge and belief claims. The book proposes a multi-faceted construct of textual charisma which is created through the use of metaphors, stories and personal accounts as well as the ancient construct of pistis and the contemporary notion of metadiscourse. The proposed framework provides guidance for management and organization studies’ authors seeking to present themselves as convincing and engaging writers. Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

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“In this insightful and original book, Iga Lehman invites us to rethink how we as academics use language and write. She offers a powerful argument for engaging, and at times disruptive, charismatic writing that prompts a reaction in readers. Trained as an applied linguist but crossing boundaries in her research, Lehman gives us a treasure trove of ideas, written in a personal and thought-provoking way.” Janne Tienari, Professor of Management and Organization, Hanken School of Economics, Finland “Charismatic Leadership in Organizations: A Critique of Texts is a riveting journey through the landscape of academic writing, unraveling how charisma can be woven into the fabric of scholarly work on management and organizations. With an innovative in content and methodological approach, the book delves into the intertwining of leadership and language, offering a fresh lens to view discourse communities and the power of charismatic writing in academia. It compellingly argues for a transformative style that bridges the gap between traditional scholarly writing and the engaging prose that captivates and persuades, fostering a deeper connection with the reader. The author's mastery in blending rigorous academic analysis with captivating narrative techniques not only challenges but also reinvents the norms of academic writing, positioning charisma as a pivotal element in scholarly discourse.” Łukasz Sułkowski, Professor of Economics and Humanities, Jagiellonian University, WSB University, Poland

"“In this insightful and original book, Iga Lehman invites us to rethink how we as academics use language and write. She offers a powerful argument for engaging, and at times disruptive, charismatic writing that prompts a reaction in readers. Trained as an applied linguist but crossing boundaries in her research, Lehman gives us a treasure trove of ideas, written in a personal and thought-provoking way.” Janne Tienari, Professor of Management and Organization, Hanken School of Economics, Finland “Charismatic Leadership in Organizations: A Critique of Texts is a riveting journey through the landscape of academic writing, unraveling how charisma can be woven into the fabric of scholarly work on management and organizations. With an innovative in content and methodological approach, the book delves into the intertwining of leadership and language, offering a fresh lens to view discourse communities and the power of charismatic writing in academia. It compellingly argues for a transformative style that bridges the gap between traditional scholarly writing and the engaging prose that captivates and persuades, fostering a deeper connection with the reader. The author's mastery in blending rigorous academic analysis with captivating narrative techniques not only challenges but also reinvents the norms of academic writing, positioning charisma as a pivotal element in scholarly discourse.” Łukasz Sułkowski, Professor of Economics and Humanities, Jagiellonian University, WSB University, Poland ""Every now and then a book comes along that manages to say something novel and challenging about a topic you thought you were all too familiar with. This great book does exactly that: it provides an overview of the topic for new readers, a critical account of the topic for old(er) readers, and a map for those trying to enhance their organizational leadership."" Keith Grint, Emeritus Professor, Warwick Business School"

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Iga Maria Lehman is Head of the Department of English Studies and the Department of Intercultural Communication at the University of Social Sciences in Warsaw. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the multidisciplinary journal Discourses on Culture. In her research, she adopts a critical, language-centered approach to analyze issues related to discursive leadership, sociocultural and linguistic marginalization, diversity of discourse communities, dialogical communication and uniqueness in scholarly writing. In recent years, she has been developing the concepts of ""reflexivity"", ""reader inclusion"" and ""textual charisma"" in the process of scholarly text construction. She has published a book and articles and chapters in journals and books from the fields of applied linguistics, management communication and organization studies, including Ibérica, International Review of Pragmatics, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Journal of Management Education, Management Communication Quarterly and Organization.

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