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🕺 Leadership Presence: Charisma
This is the last in series on Leadership Presence. I’m diving into Charisma.
Charisma is often associated with natural ability. Some folks have it and some folks don’t, right?
While it is true that some people are more naturally charismatic, understanding the parts of charisma can help you build your own charismatic style. Being able to authentically communicate what you’re excited about to your team can be infectious.
Becoming a more charismatic leader can enhance your ability to inspire, influence, and engage others.
Here are five ways to develop more charisma in your leadership:
1. Develop Authenticity:
Authenticity is at the core of charismatic leadership. Let your true self shine through by being genuine and transparent in your interactions with others. People are drawn to leaders who are authentic and relatable.
2. Enhance Communication Skills with Storytelling:
It’s easy to forget that people relate to stories. They remember stories. Practice using compelling storytelling to convey your vision and inspire others. Stories can be adapted to the audience’s concerns. Keep them relevant, short and illustrating your point.
3. Display Confidence and Enthusiasm:
Build on the other skills we’ve discussed in the series. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and let that confidence settle into your demeanor and body language. Demonstrate curiosity, interest and passion for your work and the vision you’re leading. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious and inspire others to follow your lead.
4. Develop Emotional Intelligence:
Charismatic leaders aren’t just broadcasting out. Charisma also means creating connecting by having a deep understanding of others’ emotions and perspectives. Practice actively listening, being attentive to non-verbal cues, and seeking to understand others’ needs and concerns. Empathy creates a bond of trust and insures your vision and enthusiasm is broad enough for everyone.
5. Inspire and Motivate Others:
Charismatic leaders have the ability to inspire and motivate their teams. Paint a compelling picture of the future and how each team member contributes to that vision. Recognize and celebrate achievements. Model having a positive growth mindset. By inspiring others, you cultivate an engaging work environment that enhances your impact and vision.
Remember, charisma is not about being flashy or overbearing.
It is about connecting with others on a deeper level, inspiring them to follow your lead willingly. We all have doubts, and it can feel easier to be negative. Charismatic people take the risk and responsibility to be positive, confident and look at challenges as opportunities. They resist being resigned or resentful. By displaying confidence and enthusiasm, cultivating empathy and emotional intelligence, and inspiring and motivating others, you can become a more charismatic leader who engages and influences others effectively.
Hey! It’s me, Courtney!
Well, this is the last in our series. I hope you enjoyed it and I’d love to hear your feedback and questions. What parts were the most useful?
Is there something you want to hear more about in the future? What challenges are you facing at work?
I’m happy to share what I know if these newsletters. Working 1:1 with a coach like me can turbocharge your professional life. I specialize in helping folks become better communicators and more confident leaders. Maybe you’re ready for some coaching? Reach out.
Your coach,
CK
