TY - BOOK AU - McMahon,Tim P. TI - Comparing charismatic leaders' communication styles: a study of presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump T2 - Routledge focus on communication studies SN - 9781003463047 U1 - 320.97301/4 23/eng/20240716 PY - 2025/// KW - Obama, Barack KW - Trump, Donald, KW - Charisma (Personality trait) KW - Political aspects KW - United States KW - Communication in politics KW - Rhetoric KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Public Relations KW - Politics and government KW - 2009-2017 KW - 2017-2021 N2 - "In examining the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and by extension their communication styles, this book provides a foundation for understanding charismatic leadership and its potent effect on followers. The book identifies each leader's charismatic leadership attributes, focusing specifically on communication and impression management. It presents a qualitative collection of leader observations and outcomes based on publications and audio and video recordings. By examining two distinctly different leaders, each with evidence of effective, if controversial, outcomes, it shows a spectrum of approaches to mobilizing followers. This book is suited to students and readers interested in leadership studies, leadership communication, and persuasion"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003463047 ER -