Developing Charisma  (Lessons from the World of Cats and Dogs)
by Edwina Biucchi, Senior Coach, Inside Out®

WHAT IS CHARISMA?

Originating from the Greek ‘kharis’ meaning ‘divine favour’ or ‘gift’, most sources agree that charisma refers to a quality of those who have uncanny ability to charm or influence people. The Wikipedia definition describes a charismatic person as someone who generally ‘projects unusual calmness, confidence, assertiveness, dominance, authenticity and focus’ and who almost always has ‘superb communication and/or oratorical skills’. French sociologiest, Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2003) stated that charisma can only be assured if other people agree that someone has it.  So you either have it or you don’t.  Correct?
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Knowing what we are seeing and having the labels/tools to react is the start of mindful perception. Perception is the “timing” of communication, if we can predict what is likely to happen in a situation we are observing we will have the ability to choose a response.

The paradox we face in searching for an understanding of perception is that perceiving is something that we do naturally. We see what is around us and/or hear without expending any particular effort.

The idea that perception is not that complex misleads us. Effortless perception is a small part of what is happening as you perceive. We normally define perception as a way to inform us about our environment and what might be important to our survival in that environment.
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By Kendall Zoller. PhD

This article introduces nonverbal communicative intelligence. Within the article, five skills are described and set in practical exercises to practice and refine.

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By Kendall Zoller. PhD
This article offers an introduction to five nonverbal skills you can use at work to enhance communication, credibility, and rapport. The skills are anchored in nonverbal communicative intelligence, a model of communication introduced in this article.

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The brillance of Michael Grinder

Group Wizardry Outtake

6 minute video clip