Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Thursday, 3 Oct 2024 - 18:00

Charismatic Leadership: Nature, Causes, and Consequences

Tryptych of Trump, Thatcher and Stalin

How did politicians as diverse as Thatcher, Charles de Gaulle, Stalin and Barack Obama all inspire such great followings? Drawing from ancient political philosophy, classical rhetoric and contemporary social neuroscience, this lecture dissects the nature, causes and consequences of charismatic leadership. Tracing its history from ancient Rome to recent times, it discusses why, despite evolving circumstances, the power of charismatic leadership endures.

Professor Matt Qvortrup

Professor Matt Qvortrup

An award winning writer, broadcaster, and academic Matt Qvortrup, earned his doctorate in political science at Oxford University. He got his first chair in political...

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