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Charisma
The word charisma (from the Greek word kharisma), refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a "magnetic" quality of personality. A innate and powerfully sophisticated personal communicability and persuasiveness; In short, charisma is often used to describe a seemingly uncanny ability to charm or influence people. The word refers especially to a quality in certain people who easily draw the attention and admiration (or even hatred if the charisma is negative) of others due to a "magnetic" quality of personality and/or appearance.
Websters defines charisma as:
Favor, gift, from charizesthai to favor, From charis grace; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice -- more at YEARN
1 : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or Enthusiasm for a public figure (as a political leader)
2 : a special magnetic charm or appeal <the charisma of a popular actor>
Some folks are blessed by God with the gift of charisma. Most, I believe develop charismatic qualities as children growing up. Charisma is a quality that can be learned when practiced. You'll find that Charisma is a quality in and of the greatest leaders. Here are a few tips for you to learn on how to be charismatic...
General: Open body posture, hands away from face when talking, stand up straight, relax, hands apart with palms forwards or upwards.
To an individual: Let people know they matter and you enjoy being around them, develop a genuine smile, nod when they talk, briefly touch them on the upper arm, and maintain eye contact.
To a group: Be comfortable as leader, move around to appear enthusiastic, lean slightly forward and look at all parts of the group.
Message: Move beyond status quo and make a difference, be controversial, new, simple to understand, counter-intuitive.
Speech: Be clear, fluent, forceful and articulate, evoke imagery, use an upbeat tempo, occasionally slow for tension or emphasis.
SOURCE: Prof Richard Wiseman
There you have it! Some things you can do to be more Charismatic. Your first step on the road to being a champion. As we develop our personalities and add this quality of a champion in us, keep your heart and soul focused on God. For I believe that HE wants you to be a champion for HIM.
-- ©2007 Tim Levin
