discovering charisma and enthusiasm
Posted on
September 29, 2007 by
dc
Oh, if it were but easy to motivate others and get them to be enthusiastic about a task ahead. While many leaders are great strategists and organizers, it takes a little bit more to be a true leader – a motivator that can rally people together to accomplish something big.
Some people are born with a natural charisma and appeal, while others have to practice the craft until they understand how to get a group to move forward as one. Here are a few things to work on when learning the art of charm.
1. It’s Not Just About You. It might be, but it shouldn’t be. And at the very least, you shouldn’t give off that kind of vibe towards people around you.
2. Unbridled Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is infectious. People can smell it on you if you have it. And they will unknowingly absorb some of this when in you come in contact. So if you want to motivate your people, you yourself will have to be motivated.
Without motivation, people will perform below standards. And with this kind of attitude, not too many things get done.
3. Make Them Part of the Group. If you were but the littlest peon in the hierarchy, you probably wouldn’t care about the goals of the leaders, or the project at hand. But if even you, the littlest one, were esteemed and respected, and treated as part of the group, wouldn’t your redouble your efforts to get things done?
As a leader, your goal is to get people involved. Never think that anyone is beyond use. Everyone, big or small, has unique skills, and experience that can help get things done. So if you put your ears to the ground, you might be surprised at what people can contribute to your cause.
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