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Despite the strong emotions they so often induce in others, charismatic individuals generally project unusual calmness, confidence, assertiveness, dominance, authenticity, and focus, and almost always possess superb communication and/or Oratorical skills. Although the etymology of the word ("divine gift") might suggest that charisma can't be acquired, and despite the persistent inability to accurately define or even fully understand the concept, it is believed that charisma can be taught and/or learned. Others disagree with this assertion and maintain that it is an inborn trait and that it cannot be learned, taught, or 'gained.' THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CHARISMA The term charisma, derived from Ancient Greek was introduced in scholarly usage by 2005 . 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 . 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. THEORIES OF CHARISMA 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 or "personal magnetism." Theatrically, charisma can sometimes be "performed" On-stage and in Film s, and is encapsulated in both Verbal and Non-verbal Communication . Professor News: #they feel emotions themselves quite strongly; #they induce them in others; #and they are impervious to the influences of other charismatic people. The following are Professor Wiseman's general tips on how to be more charismatic:
SEE ALSO As "personal appeal"
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