Charismatic people use to be successful. Therefore, it cannot be a bad thing to work on your charisma. Charisma is not an innate quality that those who are born without it could not get. For example, professor Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire in the UK says that only 50% of personal charisma is innate and the remaining 50% can be obtained by training. Forbes.com published seven areas to work on in this sense.
1. Listen actively
When someone speaks to you, give him your full attention and aks questions. Active listening improves communication with the people around you, attentive listeners are perceived as positive people.
2. Speak clearly
Do not rush and think more about what you say. Especially when talking to more people, make sure that you will give a clear and concise message in advance.
3. Smile from the inside
Natural smile is reflected in people's eyes and mouth but comes from within. Psychologists confirm that when you smile from the heart and treat others kindly, you will get and give more than you considered possible.
4. Stand straight
Upright posture sends your sense of confidence to the surroundings. Even if you do not feel confident, therefore, stand straight - pull your head upward while pushing the shoulders down.
5. Learn how to praise and criticize properly
Remember that it is not important what you say but how you say it. When you criticize, go straight to the point, suggest solutions, listen to the feedback and agree on a timetable for correcting the situation. Remember also to praise for good work.
6. Train your memory for names
Addressing people's names is very simple and efficient. When someone introduces himself to you, so, repeat his name immediately to better remember it. Use names in conversations. Imagining someone's name written on his forehead or connecting a name with a feature of someone's face can help, too.
7. Look people in the eye
While talking with people, maintain eye contact even if you talk to a hall full of people. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of interpersonal communication.
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