Charisma is a quality everyone can develop; not necessarily an inborn trait. It is something we truly cannot define, but some people just have it. By examining the traits that charismatic people exhibit, we can certainly grow to become charismatic ourselves. Charisma can increase your chances of being successful in any area of your life
Confidence
Charismatic people exude confidence
- They light up a room with confidence when they walk in. People are willing to trust anyone who expresses it
- Research has shown that showing confidence is more dominant in establishing trust than past performance
- People are more likely to believe what they hear and see in a charismatic person
They encourage self disclosure
Charismatic people ask insightful questions which make others share things about themselves
They are attentive and listen to others
Charismatic individuals know how to make people feel valued.
- Simple habits like asking questions, maintaining eye contact, smiling, responsiveness, verbal or nonverbal cues, are some of the things they do actively
- Listening shows that they care a lot more than offering advice
They have a cause
Have a clear vision for the future and advance towards it
- Talk about ideas that are bigger than themselves
- Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, once asked Pepsi CEO John Sculley if he wanted to sell sugared water for the rest of his life or if he was interested in changing the world
They’re passionate and show it
Charismatic people tend to be quite passionate about what they believe in
Genuine interest in others
Tell others how much of a good job they’ve been doing
- Pay attention to what they’re doing and appreciate the attention
- Listen to them and give credit where credit is due
- If they are recognized for a success, shower the praises on everyone else and empower people without expecting anything in return
They are approachable
Charismatic people are often seen as warm and approachable. Most people would rather get to trust and get closer to you if they perceive you to be warm.
No self importance
Charismatic people have no bone of self-importance
