What unites these disparate people like Gandhi, Hitler, Lenin, Trotsky, Che Guevara, Yulia Tymoshenko, Napoleon, Martin Luther King?Despite the completely different characters, peaceful or warlike plans, they listened to their millions, they lit their ideas, inspired to fight, fascinated.Such people say that they - the charisma of a leader, although not all of them yearned for glory and honor of the leader.They were followed by supporters, they had their zealous opponents.But the glory is short-term and, as we see on strike and fading stars of show business, and about such personalities remember many years after their death.
Charisma - is a word that comes to us from the Bible.The apostle Paul speaks of the true servants of God as people descended on which the grace of God, the Holy Spirit.And the Greek term translated it as "grace."Initially, it is determined Christian worthy of the Apostle of God, that is, one who lives according to the Gospel commandments.Did this mean in the first centuries of Christianity, that of grace and endowed with holiness followed by crowds of admirers and they have fan clubs, as in modern soccer teams?Not at all.But whether it's embarrassing the Apostles?Not at all!
And here we find the first quality inherent to this category of people: the confidence and sense of purpose."Do not think that you say - the Spirit of God will speak through you" - so says the Scripture.The charismatic man is like a released arrow: it's all aimed at achieving the goal, and that his persistence, he infects others.He never for a moment doubted the righteousness of their goals, their noble, and show willingness to follow through.For fluctuating, uncertain nature of such a person - as a beacon in a raging sea.
Obsessed with his idea, a charismatic person can submit it eloquently.Such people are not tongue-tied, although there are good speakers, devoid of any charisma.And, most importantly, the idea that a fiery tribune declares can be born not in his head, and thought to be the result of the wise (but not endowed with the ability to convince) advisors.These speakers have "cling" listeners on an emotional, deep level.They are not moralizing, they do not teach, they inspire and infect with their enthusiasm.Being in front of a crowd, such persons feel their audience.They may be populist, but do not go on about the most: they simply talk to people a language they understand.And they are not afraid to voice their opinion, even if it is at odds with the generally accepted.
charismatic person feels "at ease" in any situation.He was not depressed and confused by suddenly emerging problems and even in case of failure, do not lose heart.It can honestly admit their mistakes, but then encourage others still to follow him because he knows where to go.In extreme situations such persons retain the full presence of mind and take the right decision.They emit full confidence, and it beckons.At the same time from the charismatic authoritarian leader is different in that first gives you the opportunity to show others.He does not say: "Watch and listen!", But it says it all: "Come to the goal together!ยป
Since then, as the sociologist Max Weber used the term "charismatic person" to political leaders, there are many training programs,promises to grow "political thinkers" from quite ordinary and even the shy and uncommunicative individuals.We have forgotten the old meaning of the word "charisma" - "God's gift."It is possible by training and exercises to overcome shyness, develop communication skills, learn to hold on people.However, if it was revealed obsession, unshakable confidence, the ability to raise other emotional wave and lead to the cherished goal can only be obtained from nature or God, whatever you like.
