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Negative effect: A charismatic leader can tend to believe more in him or herself than in their team.This can create a risk that a project, or even an entire organization, might collapse if the leader were toleave: In the eyes of their followers, success is tied up with the presence of the charismatic leader. Assuch, charismatic leadership carries great responsibility, and needs long-term commitment from theleader.Democratic LeadershipAlthough a democratic leader will make the final decision, he or she invites other members of the teamto contribute to the decision-making process.Positive effect: Increase job satisfaction by involving employees or team members in what's going on,but it also helps to develop people's skills. Employees and team members feel in control of their owndestiny, and so are motivated to work hard by more than just a financial reward.Negative effect: As participation takes time, this style can lead to things happening more slowly thanan autocratic approach, but often the end result is better. It can be most suitable where team working isessential, and quality is more important than speed to market or productivity.Differences between Leaders and ManagersThe following table shows differences between leaders and managers in the way of achieving taskneeds, approaching and motivating followers to do their best.Table 1. Differences between Leaders and ManagersThe LeaderThe Manager1 Inspires 1 Controls2 Thinks 2 Does3 Motivates 3 Organizes4 Initiates change 4 Adjust to change5 Challenges 5 Accepts current practice6 Creates 6 Administers7 Proacts 7 Reacts8 Shapes actions 8 Responds to circumstances9 Dictates 9 Follows through10 Takes decisions 10 Implement decisions11 Sets objectives 11 Gets results12 Sets the pace 12 Concentrates on procedures13 Driving force 13 Coordinator14 Unmethodical 14 Methodical15 Front of camera 15 Back stage16 Inspires loyalty 16 Motivated by discipline17 Apart from others 17 Involved with others18 Self sufficient 18 Depends on organizationSource: Thompson, W. R.: Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre: Officer Qualities [5]FIREFIGHTING LEADERSHIPFirefighting Leadership PrinciplesThe following table represent an abstract of leadership principles that an officer should respect andcontinuously improve to remain a leader within the association.M&S 8(2013) 487