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The professor says that according to the theory of charismatic leadership, all leaders attract followers with charisma and share two common traits.

One trait of a charismatic leader is the ability to create a vision that is appealing to his or her followers.

The professor uses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as an example of a charismatic leader with a vision. His vision was that all people would be treated as equals.

He helped convince the American government to pass laws giving everyone certain rights.

The second train of a charismatic leader is the ability to demonstrate vision through action.

The professor uses General Patton as an example. He got rid of a traffic jam by directing traffic himself.