Have you got the ‘RIZZ’?

So Nigel Farage is back in politics and love him or hate him the man has ‘charisma’ and so did ‘Boris Johnson’, so what is it and why is it important whether we like it or not according to Harvard Business Review:"Our research with managers in the laboratory and in the field indicates that anyone trained in what we call "charismatic leadership tactics" (CLTs) can become more influential, trustworthy, and "leaderlike" in the eyes of others

Charisma is rooted in values and feelings. It’s influence born of the alchemy that Aristotle called the logos, the ethos, and the pathos; that is, to persuade others, you must use powerful and reasoned rhetoric, establish personal and moral credibility, and then rouse followers’ emotions and passions. If a leader can do those three things well, he or she can then tap into the hopes and ideals of followers, give them a sense of purpose, and inspire them to achieve great things."

In fact 'charisma' is so important it's now become a slang word…………

'Rizz’ refers to the ability to exude charm or charisma without verbal communication, such as with general confidence and body language. My colleague, Sally Smith - The Charisma Coach, introduced me to 'Rizz' recently and I’ve heard it on Radio 5 Live and Love Island this week!

So how to become more charismatic…………..

1. Connect, compare, and contrast

Charismatic speakers help listeners understand, relate to, and remember a message. A powerful way to do this is by using metaphors, similes, and analogies.Martin Luther King Jr. was a master of the metaphor. In his "I Have a Dream" speech

1. Show integrity, passion and authority

On Victory Day at the end of the Second World War, Winston Churchill brilliantly captured the feelings of the British people and also conveyed a spirit of honor, courage, and compassion. He said: "This is your hour".

1. The three nonverbal cues—expressions of voice, body, and face—are also key to charisma.

If you think you’re just not naturally charismatic, you’re wrong. The managers with the lowest initial charisma ratings in the Harvard Business Review studies were able to significantly narrow the gap between themselves and their peers to whom the tactics came naturally after training. The Visionary Leader retreat will focus on charisma as a key leadership trait and Sally and I will be sharing how to become more charismatic over the 2 day retreat.

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You might not be a Churchill or Martin Luther King Jr. but the charismatic traits can make you more charismatic in the eyes of your followers, and that will invariably make you a more effective leader.

Until next week

Gilly xx