O perfil do líder informal brasileiro

Abstract

This work addresses the following theme: "The Profile of the Brazilian Informal Leader," presenting leadership styles that have been present in humanity since its beginnings. Its objective is to elucidate a ranking of the three most recurrent profiles of Brazilian informal leaders, based on scientific research published between 2000 and 2024. It is common to frequently see studies on the profiles of formal leaders, but what about informal leadership? What is the profile of those who take the lead, even without being formal leaders? What have scholars investigated about this? These questions originated this study. To investigate the state of the art on this topic, descriptive bibliographic research was adopted, using a qualitative approach based on theories already published and accessed through electronic and printed sources. For data analysis, the content analysis method was applied, as proposed by Bardin (2016). Based on the literature analyzed, it is possible to perceive that the leader plays a fundamental role in an organization, since leaders are the main links between all spheres of the organization. In conclusion, the profile of informal Brazilian leaders is predominantly empathetic and communicative, profiles that are necessary in Brazilian organizations focused on human relations.