People call me magnetic and charismatic, do you wish to be one? Everyone knows charisma when they see it, yet its hard to define. Being charismatic is similar to being charming, but theyre not quite the same thing. Regardless, most people would agree that being charismatic is a good thing. Charismatic people are wonderful to be around and tend to lead successful lives. Who wouldnt want to be more charismatic? There are few characteristics that will do more to enhance your life than a possessing a high level of charisma. Youll be happy to know that its a learnable skill, rather than one youre just born with. If youd like to increase your charisma, follow these tips: 1. Learn to be fully present in all your interactions. Think about the charismatic people you know. Arent they fully engaged with you when youre speaking? They make you feel like youre the most fascinating person in the room. Maintaining your focus and listening intently are great ways to accomplish this. Act like youre in the midst of the most important and interesting conversation youve ever had. Listening and interacting makes the other person feel interesting and important. 2. Practice warmth. Have you ever had a charismatic person treat you coldly or say something that insulted you? Of course not! Interacting with charismatic people is a pleasant experience. A huge part of being charismatic is making people feel good about themselves. Be supportive and positive. People will thank you for it. 3. Others believe youre powerful. This is really the difference between being charming and being charismatic. Anyone can be charming. A petty thief, homeless person, or even a child can be charming. But these people lack the ability to be charismatic, unless they can make you believe theyre powerful. Most of us arent famous, wealthy, or influential. But fortunately, its possible to make others believe youre powerful, without being dishonest. Dress well. Its rare to see a powerful individual dress in baggy khakis with frayed cuffs, and a faded, undersized golf shirt. Make an effort to look the part. Ensure your style is current and youre not underdressed. Wear clothes that fit! Work on your nonverbal behavior. If youve ever been in a meeting with a high-level executive, its easy to pick them out. Theres just something about the way they stand, sit, and move. Watch movies with powerful characters and observe their non-verbal behaviors. Be confident. Its easy to be confident in situations where you know you have the upper hand. Its tougher when you know that you dont. But, if you can learn to be confident in all social situations, others will assume you have the upper hand. 4. Drop the ego. Have you ever met someone whos super confident, but doesnt have an ego? Hows that possible? When youre charismatic, others believe youre important, without it seeming like youre more important than they are. After all, isnt charisma largely about making others believe theyre amazing? Being powerful and confident simply makes your opinion more relevant to them. Charisma is simply charm coming from a position of power. And it can be learned! Fortunately, its possible to seem powerful, even if youre not. Increasing your level of charisma is a very worthwhile endeavor. Your social and professional lives will be forever changed.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:27:39 +0000
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