- This chapter states “charismatic leaders create change by linking their vision and its values to the self-concept of followers.” How did Kakenya accomplish this?
- How would you describe Kakenya’s vision?
a. According to the text, a vision has five characteristics: a picture, a change, values, a map, and a challenge. How are each of these elements expressed in Kakenya’s vision?
b. Discuss the evolution of Kakenya’s vision over the course of her life – from the vision she had for herself as a young girl to its more global expression today. Discuss the specific elements of this vision and how they have evolved and scaled over the years.
- Given the cultural challenges, articulating her vision was a critical component to Kakenya’s success. Using the four elements of articulation described in this chapter, what are the challenges Kakenya faced and how did she address those through articulation?
- What roles did building credibility, setting high performance standards that motivated others to accomplish the vision, and empowering others play into Kekenya’s vision?