At the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, the CEO Gave a Speech

At the annual shareholders' meeting, the CEO gave a speech that was described as compelling, eloquent, thoughtful, and challenging. Everyone present felt an emotional connection to the CEO's seemingly unattainable sales goal for the next year. Though some thought the odds of hitting a sales goal that high are maybe 70 percent, the majority of the employees left the meeting very inspired. The CEO's performance matches what characteristic of charismatic leadership?

A) vision
B) superb communication skills
C) self-confidence and moral conviction
D) ability to inspire trust
E) high risk orientation
F) high energy and action orientation
G) relational power base
H) minimum internal conflict
I) ability to empower others
J) self-promoting personality