The word charisma (from the Greek word χάρισμα (kharisma), "gift" or "divine favor," from kharizesthai, "to favor," from kharis, "favor") refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a "magnetic" quality of personality and/or appearance along with 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. It 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. Though the term as it stands is extremely difficult to define, other similar terms/phrases related to charisma include: grace, exuberance, equanimity, mystique, positive energy, "right stuff," joie de vivre, charm, personal magnetism, personal appeal, "electricity," and allure, among many others[1]. Usually many of these qualities must be present within a single individual for the person to be considered highly charismatic by the public and their peers.
Charismatic individuals generally project unusual confidence, calmness, assertiveness, authenticity, and focus, along with superb communication skills. To the early Greeks, charisma was said to be "a divine favor/gift" or "gift of grace," implying that this "divine quality" was an inborn trait; today however, many believe it can be taught and/or learned despite the persistent inability to accurately define or even fully understand it.
2006-08-04 00:43:31
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answered by Mario E 5
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How do you know if you have charisma?
what are the signs in a persons personality, that would be a clue? Or give me your ideas of what charisma is.
2015-08-13 07:45:34
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answered by Sandee 1
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Charisma is a sparkling, engaging personality. Some one who is upbeat and positive and who people want to be around. If you have to ask, you don't have it.
2006-08-04 00:56:45
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answered by therego2 5
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People of all types are just drawn to you; they want to get to know you.
2006-08-04 00:42:41
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answered by Anonymous
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