The essence of charisma

Know yourself.
One reason we are drawn to leaders is that they radiate confidence. That confidence emerges from a sense of self. They know they are up to the job and hunger for it.

Be humble.
So often in the tales of great men and more especially great women, we hear their followers say,“She made me feel as if I were the most important person in the room.” That’s charisma in reverse; make the other person feel special. That may be the ultimate gift of charisma, the one-to-one connection with individuals.