LEADER SPECIAL Charismatic Leadership: The Definitive Guide to
Influence People PART I
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be natural
leaders and other struggle with it? We see it work all the time. Some managers
have a team that jumps and does everything a step ahead of all the other teams.
They are more dedicated and more productive. They are happy and productive. It
turns out it’s not just a great team. It could have something to do with the
charisma of the leader.
In this guide, we are going to explore charismatic leadership.
You’ll learn what it is and why it’s important. You are also going to learn
some simple and effective actions that you can take right now to further
develop your charismatic leadership skills.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOVE IN PART I
BELOW IN PART II
1.
What is charismatic leadership?
A charismatic leader can also be called a magnetic leader. They
are a leader who other people are drawn to. Just like a magnet is inexplicably
drawn to metal, people are drawn to charismatic leaders for reasons they often
don’t fully understand. However, the reasons become clear once you understand
more about what makes these leaders special.
These are some of the common qualities that make a leader
charismatic:
- Charismatic
leaders have a strong vision that supports the values of their followers.
- Charismatic
leaders are good at communicating with their audience. They tell relatable
stories and catch people’s attention.
- Charismatic
leaders are confident. They believe in themselves and don’t show doubt or
fear.
- Charismatic
leaders are optimistic. They envision their mission and believe they can
make it happen.
- Charismatic
leaders put others first. They not only lead, but also protect the people
they lead.
- Most
importantly, charismatic leaders build an emotional bond with their
followers.
You’ve probably noticed that these are also some of the common
qualities that make any great leader. So what makes a charismatic leader
different? How do they do things different or better?
2.
A charismatic leader vs A great leader
It’s not the skills themselves that is different.
It’s all in how they execute their leadership skills. It’s all about style, personality and
presence.
There is an appeal to listening to a charismatic leader. They
seem to know exactly what to say. People feel comfortable and at ease when they
speak. Their words don’t make people more tense. People want to listen to what
they say.
They seem to have a natural ability to take control of a room,
or a meeting, or a situation. They are hopeful, optimistic and strong – and
they project these qualities into the people they lead.
They keep people’s attention and thoughts on track. They can
bring your brain back to the topic at hand when it gets scattered. Their words
bring people together. In fact, followers of a charismatic leader seem to be
stronger and smarter just by the presence of the leader.
Their confidence is contagious. People following them or working
under them have more confidence because of them. They know he has their back.
People are stronger when they know their leader has their back. They are
stronger because a charismatic leader provides a shield of protection. A
charismatic leader instills confidence that makes people strong. People feel
good about doing things for them.
They never bully. They know how to balance their power. It’s
never abused. They never ignore people they lead. They never belittle people,
use passive aggressive behavior or make threats – even though they could. They
wield their power with just the right balance. The way they use their power
earns respect.
You may say “Wow!”
Yes, they have a wow factor. That wow factor is charisma. They
have such a balanced personality and sense of style like a Hollywood movie
super hero.
3.
Is charisma something you’re born with?
A Hollywood movie hero might sound far fetched but it’s not.
Think about Clint Eastwood, Matt Damon and George Clooney. They’re all real
people who learned to play roles of somebody with cool style. You can learn how
to be somebody with cool style. You can learn to be a charismatic leader too.
You don’t need anything special, just the will to learn.
Sure, some people are born with charisma and they are naturally
good at it, but anybody can develop the skills. Anybody.
Yes, you too can develop the skills of a charismatic leader even
if you struggle to lead.
Developing the fundamental skills of a charismatic leader will
help you manage your team at work. It will help you get more productivity out
of your team. It will enable you to command the room during a meeting. Your
employees will listen to what you say. People will be intrinsically motivated
to help you out.
The first step to becoming a charismatic leader is to understand
what’s going on inside our head.
CONTINUES IN PART II
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