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Do You Have Charisma?

Most people think that charisma is something mystical, almost impossible to explain. They believe it is a quality that is only acquired at birth.

But that is not the case. Simply put, charisma is the ability to attract people. As an entrepreneur, it is important for you to be charismatic because the more you attract other people (customers, clients, collaborators, partners), the more successful you will be. Charisma, like other personality traits, can be developed.

The most successful teachers, writers, managers, politicians, philosophers, and leaders who deal with human behavior know this simple fact; every person in the world wants to feel worthy of respect. People want to feel that they are important. There is hardly a greater compliment you can give someone than to help them achieve inner satisfaction, importance, and to be of use.

When it comes to charisma, the most important thing is to have others in mind. Entrepreneurs who think of others before themselves spread charisma. Everyone needs encouragement, and everyone will respond to it. The best entrepreneurs are those who bring out the best in their team, discovering their potential, working on their personal development, and knowing that this can only be achieved through encouragement and praise.

Charismatic entrepreneurs acknowledge their mistakes and accept the consequences, rather than trying to blame others. They are able to get along with a diverse crowd of people. They possess strong communication skills, have a sense for other people, and are tactful. They are calm and reliable, not whimsical and careless.

To become a person and entrepreneur who attracts other people, you need to love life. Think of all the people you enjoy spending time with, who are dear to you. How would you describe them? As grumblers? Bitter? Depressed? Of course not. These are people who are cheerful, positive, not those who constantly complain. If you want to attract other people, you need to be like those you enjoy spending time with.

One of the best things you can do for others that attracts them to you is to expect the best from them. Look only for the good in other people. This way, they will think better of themselves, give much more of themselves, which will ultimately benefit you the most as an entrepreneur. If you accept others, encourage them, and help them achieve all their possibilities, they will like you even more. Share your wisdom, knowledge, experience, and skills with other people.
Inga Lalić, owner of the entrepreneur center Re-forma