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The awestruck effect
Charismatic leaders put us in awe.
We reach a level of admiration so high, that we tend to hold back our emotions in order to show our respect for them, to acknowledge their superior status.
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The German sociologist from the early 20th-century Max Weber wrote charisma is a quality that sets an individual “apart from ordinary men,” and causes others to treat him as “endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities.”
It’s a relationship between the person who possesses it and the people who respond to it. And emotion is the accelerant.
A charismatic speaking to a mirror is not particularly exciting. Put one in front of a crowd, however, and you’re in for a show.
Charismatic Leadership Tactics range from the use of metaphors and storytelling to nonverbal methods of communication like open posture and animated, representative gestures at key moments.
The more charismatic leadership tactics used, the more individuals will be seen as leader-like by ot...
Charismatics can make us feel charmed and great about ourselves. They can inspire us to excel. They hypnotize us.
But they can also be dangerous. They can use charisma for their own purposes, to enhance their power, to manipulate others.
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You can’t remember everything, but at least remember people’s names. Repeating their names during the conversation is a good memory reinforcement. Also, listen with interest, pay attention, engage and be empathetic.
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- They are confident
- They are attentive and listen to others
- They are passionate and show it
- They express themselves openly (hand movements, facial expressions, eye contact, etc.)
- They are minimalistic and humble
- They are approachable and connect with ev...
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Charisma is the strength of influencing people. Here's what you can learn from highly charismatic people
Charisma, defined as that irresistible magnetism some people possess, is often thought of as trait you’re born with (you either have it or you don’t).
But the truth is that charisma is a skill you can learn.
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