How to be more charismatic, in 12 fundamental keys
Charismatic people are those who captivate the people around them , that with their mere presence they become the center of attention, for example, in a social gathering.
These people have extraordinary qualities and some may end up in movies, television or politics. However, in our daily lives we all crossed paths with these characters, whether it is a commercial that uses its charms to sell us something, a love that marked us forever or a boss who has made us feel really useful, has taken into account our feelings and motivated us to give more and feel part of the company.
Now, not all leaders or leaders are charismatic, because the charismatic leader is what is called transformational.
- You can know the different types of leadership in our article: "Types of Leadership: The 5 most common leader classes"
Differences between being charismatic and being attractive
When we talk about charismatic people, they often get confused with attractive individuals. However, are they really the same? How can we differentiate an attractive person from a charismatic one?
Well, a person can be attractive and even charming, but not necessarily charismatic. And is that charismatic people not only fall sympathetic, but have a natural magnetism that attracts people, because inspire or influence others almost without thinking. They are people who motivate, who persuade and who seduce, but not the physical plane (although in some cases also), but in terms of their personality and character.
- Related article: "10 ways to be more scientifically proven attractive"
Characteristics of charismatic people
Some qualities are key to being more charismatic. But ... what are they?
You can also learn to be a charismatic person, but you need to have a number of characteristics. They are the following.
1. Mental flexibility and open mind
Charismatic people are not people with a closed mind, who are full of prejudices, but quite the opposite . That is, they do not reject the ideas of others and are not afraid to question their own beliefs. They are people who try to be objective and tolerant. They attract because the people around them feel comfortable with their presence, and they perceive that they take into account their needs, their emotions and their opinions.
At the business level, charismatic leaders are individuals who not only think about the organization, but are aware of the importance of human capital and that people have feelings and need to feel comfortable with what they do. If the workers are well, the organization will notice positively.
2. Good communication and emotional expression
If this kind of people stand out for something, it is because they are good at communicating . It is good to have an open mind and understand others, but it is also important to know how to communicate with them. In reality, true charisma lies in the fact that it is more an emitter of emotions than a receiver. Charismatic people express their emotions, feelings and opinions without hesitation.
3. Credibility
An extremely important characteristic of charismatic leaders is that they communicate with credibility . These individuals not only transmit and express emotions clearly, but also do so in a convincing and sincere way through facial expression, voice, gestures and, in short, the whole body. Charismatic leaders inspire, convince and motivate others in this way, for they trust in them.
4. Social skills
Charismatic people fall well and inspire because they have good social skills. They are cordial, sociable, expressive, democratic and honest. As stated above, they have an open mind and, in addition, are close, un-irritable and cooperative. They are individuals who care about others, and this helps them connect with other individuals easily.
5. Persuasion
Persuasion is something that these individuals highlight . Especially in charismatic leadership, persuasive skills become evident. The charismatic person knows how to use messages with arguments that support them, and in this way they influence the attitude of other people. The charismatic individual does not force change, he uses the art of persuasion to do it.
- Related article: "Persuasion: definition and elements of the art of convincing"
6. Empathy
Another social skill that should be highlighted because it is key to understanding charismatic people is empathy . These individuals know how to put themselves in the shoes of others and, therefore, they are good communicators and others feel comfortable at their side and it is easy to connect with them.
- Related article: "Are you empathic? 10 typical features of empathic people "
7. Emotional and relational intelligence
In addition, these people master a series of skills related to emotional and relational intelligence, because they know themselves to perfection, are able to regulate their emotions and connect with the emotions of others.
- If you want to know how an emotionally intelligent person is, you can read our article: "How are emotionally intelligent people?"
8. High self-confidence
It is impossible to hook others if you do not believe in yourself . Self-confidence is a quality that allows people to overcome the obstacles that arise on a day-to-day basis. People with high self-confidence are empowered in front of life and are able to influence others because they show a strong personality. They are not afraid to show themselves as they are.
9. Posture
Charismatic people are spontaneous and genuine, so they influence the feelings and emotions of others . According to Ronald E. Riggio, psychologist at Claremont McKenna College, "this occurs because of what he calls emotional contagion." In the emotional contagion comes into play the posture, the expressions, the vocalizations. The head high and straight, with the shoulders relaxed, parallel and at the same height is one of the characteristic postures of these individuals. When they talk to others, they slightly raise their chins without being exaggerated.
10. Respect
Respect for others is one of the best qualities that human beings can have . Charismatic people are respectful of others and diplomatic when they disagree with someone else's idea. They understand that in the world we live people with different ways of thinking and acting. All rights to be respected.
11. Assertiveness
And since they accept the opinions of others and are respectful, they are also assertive . That is why they express their opinion correctly and defend their point of view, while also respecting the rights of others. Even in difficult moments they show this characteristic, so you can talk to them calmly, without getting into conflicts.
12. They are humble
If you ever cross, for example, with a charismatic leader, you will realize that he is not the typical superior who thinks he is the king of the world and who treats others as if they were inferior. On the contrary, they are humble and modest people, and that is why they gain the trust of the people quickly.
