Charisma

We have all met them haven't we?  Those managers who have had the charisma by-pass operation and don’t even seem to realize it. Charisma is a fundamental characteristic of the successful leader and yet it is tough to learn to be charismatic. There are, however, a number of characteristics of charismatic people that are easy to learn. Master some of these, act like a charismatic person. feel like a charismatic person, be seen as a charismatic person and, almost by accident, you will have become one.

Charismatic people make eye contact. Many who do not make easy eye contact with others find this difficult. Indeed they will look away, or close their own eyes without even realizing they are doing it. If you cannot see the reactions of the pupils of the person you are talking to, as you are talking to them, then you are not making eye contact. If you are uncomfortable doing this with strangers. practice with people you know and trust and move outwards.

Charismatic people greet strangers confidently. Many of us are shy, embarrassed or overawed when meeting people for the first time. You must not appear to be. You must be able to look them in the eye. smile and firmly shake hands (or greet in whatever way is culturally acceptable — kiss, bow, high five, etc). If you find this difficult you might try imagining them naked. It may not help, but it’s almost always good for a laugh. Charismatic people remember others — not only names but also facts about people they have met.

Finally, learn to walk, talk and sit like a charismatic person. find yourself a role model that you can admire as a charismatic person and watch how they walk, talk and sit. Copy them. Ideally choose a role model who doesn’t work too close to you. You don’t want to be seen obviously aping the boss. Before long, if you play the role of a charismatic person, others will see you this way and you may even come to believe it yourself.

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