Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Charisma

From chapter 2 of The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, I have paraphrased the following tips John C. Maxwell offers for making yourself attractive to others ...

  1. Love Life. Be the kind of person you love to be around.
  2. Put a "10" on Every Person's Head. Look for the good in people and expect the best of them. Encourage people and help them reach their potential.
  3. Give People Hope. French General Napolean Bonaparte knew that hope was the greatest of all possessions and characterized leaders as "dealers in hope."
  4. Share Yourself. Share your knowledge and resources. Allow others to be a part of your special occasions.

I love this quote by Dan Reiland, Vice President of Leadership Development, INJOY

"How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are making them feel good about you."

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