The main argument made by the author is that although both these style seems to be the same, they are very different when it comes to a global perspective. The charismatic leadership style is most useful in democratic and free areas, where transformational leadership is most useful in an authoritarian and oppressed area. The research from this article shows that areas with low population satisfaction and happiness are much more susceptible to change. However, areas with high satisfaction and happiness are less likely to accept change and are more likely to follow a charismatic leader. By using different styles based upon the type of people there are influencing, leaders are able to fine tune themselves to provide their follower with the most beneficial and satisfactory …show more content…
He mentions that although the main job of a physician is seen as to cure a patient, their work requires assistance from a variety of different people ranging from nurses to pharmacists. After observing various physicians for several months, the author came to the conclusion that five main leadership traits were most actively used in the workplace. These five traits create a learning environment, set expectations, have tough discussions, engage in staff, and build teams. I believe this article is extremely useful when preparing for an occupation in the medical field because it provides powerful insight into becoming a successful physician. The article also further expands on why having strong leadership traits and style are crucial for a successful