How does a woman learn to become a charismatic individual? Charisma is usually used to describe men.?

Question

I find this subject interesting. Most leaders in the business world are men. From what I have read thus far, it seems that people have natural stereotypes that make it hard for a woman to assume a leadership position and be considered "real leaders" with the respect that is usually given to male managers. People have a list of expectations as to how they feel that women ought to act and respond. A strong woman risks being labeled a "ice queen" (or *****). I think the answer to being charismatic has something to do with having a unique personality style and resisting the temptation to worry about the wrong things (i.e. people's stereotypes and prejudices). I am curious as to others thoughts on this.

Answer 1

I think being charasmatic just means that you convey a positive, powerful attitue towards other people. Everyone knows that there are leaders and there are followers, and you're right, most leaders are men but only because women let it be so. We're not being oppressed by anyone but ourselves anymore.

Answer 2

I've heard a lot of people describe 'charismatic' leaders who I decided were schmucks after about two seconds. I agree it's harder for women to achieve that label in the business world, but I know woman socially who I would certainly describe that way.

I guess men, who still make up the majority of business workers, don't find a woman in power charismatic. Powerful, maybe, and also the words you describe, but charming is maybe not what they would call her if the relationship is platonic.

Answer 3

I think charismatic individuals are just born like that, they don't make it and build it through out lifetime. But still one of my marketing teachers in university used to say about business ladies "When I am sees you for the first time the first 10 seconds he wouldn't care what you can do, how powerfull and successful you are or how much money you made, he just looks at you as a woman. If you manage to keep his attention after those 10 seconds you get a cjance to prove yourself"

Answer 4

Say what you think and don't worry about being labeled ice queen ***** of the office. If someone calls you that, invite them for dinner or drinks and offer to pay, or bring them something when they're sick, etc. Charisma is all about showing off your shine to others, without being afraid to do so.

Answer 5

most ppl who are charismatic and unpresumming, if they have that talent they usually go pretty far. if not they pick up negative labels. for both sexes. simple.

Answer 6

I don't think you LEARN to be charismatic. You are or you aren't. If you try to "learn' to be so, you will seen as 'fake'

Just my 2 cents