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was generally considered quite charismatic and charming by his political peers along with the larger public as well]] The word ''charisma'' (from the , exuberance, Equanimity , positive energy, 'right stuff,' joie de vivre, Charm , Personal Magnetism , personal appeal, 'electricity,' and Allure , among many others Thesaurus . 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. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CHARISMA The study, recognition, and development of charisma in individuals is of particular interest to magazine In some cases highly-extroverted and brutally controlling charismatic leaders have used their personal charisma in extremely destructive and damaging ways throughout human history, for example, Adolf Hitler and Jim Jones . is one of the most charismatic Movie Star s in recent memory; her profound presence on the Silver Screen has enthralled generations of movie-goers]]
was notoriously charismatic and used his personal magnetism to lead Germany into WWII , the most destructive war in Human History ]] Pierre Bourdieu did not have a very different position from that of Weber's, but he stressed that a leader has charisma only if other people ''accept'' that s/he has it. Bourdieu argued that charisma usually depends on an "inaugural act" such as a decisive battle or moving speech after which the charismatic person will be regarded as such. Charisma has also been studied as a ''set of behaviors/traits''; for example, a modern psychological approach posits that charisma is basically aggregative, a conglomeration of distinct personality traits that meld well in certain individuals to form the broad quality known as Charisma . Theatrically, charisma can actually be performed On-stage and in Film s, and is encapsulated in Verbal and Non-verbal Communication . Professor Richard Wiseman says that a charismatic person has three attributes: #they feel emotions themselves quite strongly; #they induce them in others; #and they are impervious to the influences of other charismatic people. Charisma: a step-by-step guide -- from BBC News Steve Jobs is known for being very charismatic, even to the point that he can easily change an individual's mind to side with his own ideas. See Reality Distortion Field for more information. OTHER USES The term '' and legalism prevalent in Pentecostalism . ''Charisma'' is also commonly referred to in Role-playing Game s, being one of the abilities of a character. Charismatic ability modifies dice rolls concerning communication, persuasion, lying, inspiring trust in others, etc. The current NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage is the self-proclaimed "Captain Charisma." SEE ALSO As "divine favor"
As "personal appeal"
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