Crises are crucial events in which a leader’s efficacy is challenged and tested. Both authentic and charismatic leadership theories have examined the leadership tenure in such troubling circumstances. However, findings are still equivocal, especially regarding the features of both leadership styles in coping with crisis management. To address this void, we use the case of Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, who was celebrated by media as an effective leader during two important crises, namely a terrorist attack and the Covid-19 pandemic. To do so, we employed a large dataset of newspaper articles that framed her endeavour over the last three years. We show how Ms Ardern leveraged on some features of both leadership styles, and yet she successfully managed the two different crises. Hence, our study makes a contribution to the literature on leadership in crisis situations, providing a critical examination of the two constructs, showing how they can be interrelated.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: an example of authentic and charismatic leader

Cortellazzo Laura
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2021-01-01

Abstract

Crises are crucial events in which a leader’s efficacy is challenged and tested. Both authentic and charismatic leadership theories have examined the leadership tenure in such troubling circumstances. However, findings are still equivocal, especially regarding the features of both leadership styles in coping with crisis management. To address this void, we use the case of Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, who was celebrated by media as an effective leader during two important crises, namely a terrorist attack and the Covid-19 pandemic. To do so, we employed a large dataset of newspaper articles that framed her endeavour over the last three years. We show how Ms Ardern leveraged on some features of both leadership styles, and yet she successfully managed the two different crises. Hence, our study makes a contribution to the literature on leadership in crisis situations, providing a critical examination of the two constructs, showing how they can be interrelated.
2021
37th EGOS Colloquium: Organizing for an Inclusive Society: Meanings, Motivations, and Mechanisms
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