Charisma fascinates me. For one thing, its definition is an anagram of itself: "
charisma is a charm". But I'm in awe of the magical trait that some people are born with and some people have no clue about.
It's obvious when someone has it - with a few deft remarks and a knowing look they instantly captivate you, put you at ease and make you feel positive about yourself. And clearly some people have zero charisma. When they speak to you, their emotional connection to you is similar to that of an inanimate object - a wall or a spoon, or possibly PVC piping. But is it possible to have negative charisma? Indeed so. Imagine someone cursed with the ability to deflate you, to demotivate you and uninspire you with a disapproving look or a few harsh words.
Tomorrow examine the people around you. Rate them on a charisma scale and try to identify at least one person with strong charisma, one neutral and one negative. Now rate yourself. I dare you.
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