| The summer is winding down but there's no stopping | | | | selecting a candidate for consideration in a senior |
| the heat coming from both sides of the long, drawn | | | | leadership role. |
| out presidential campaign. | | | | "In a job interview, you are more likely to be hired if |
| What do you look for in determining your choice for | | | | the interviewer likes you as a person. In a business |
| president? | | | | situation, you are more likely to get deals done and |
| Are good communication skills critical to success? As | | | | gain favors. In a personal situation, you are likely to |
| in business, how important are one's technical skills, | | | | gain trust and loyal friendships." This simple and often |
| experience and expertise? Is likeability more | | | | overlooked advice comes from a piece I recently |
| important than experience? What about charisma? | | | | came across in ThinkSimpleNow-a candidly written |
| Does Obama have these qualities? Does McCain? | | | | lifestyle blog on finding clarity, motivation, creativity |
| Does it matter? | | | | and personal happiness-which itself was cited in a |
| According to a recent article in the New York Times, | | | | recent ExecuNet article. |
| there is a common belief that says being president | | | | Practicing these techniques may not instantly turn on |
| should be more a "vision" job than a "management" | | | | the charisma switch, but you will likely be more |
| job. What do you think? | | | | engaging, more memorable and more confident. It |
| We'll soon find out. | | | | may also help you recognize the next leader your |
| "Charisma," according to Merriam-Webster, is a | | | | company will be hiring. |
| personal magic of leadership arousing special popular | | | | 1. Mirroring: Subtly mimic the other person's physical |
| loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (as a political | | | | behaviors. |
| leader); also, a special magnetic charm or appeal. | | | | 2. Remember names: This is an essential business skill |
| We all know people who are charismatic. They have | | | | and one that is not easy to master if it doesn't come |
| that remarkable, easy ability to attract others-and | | | | naturally. |
| opportunity-their way. Maybe you already have that | | | | 3. Be interested: Ask questions of others and practice |
| quality, but if you don't, the following tips may help | | | | active listening. |
| you develop the power of attraction and widen your | | | | 4. Allow others to talk: Someone once told me there |
| appeal. | | | | is a reason we have twice as many ears as we have |
| Search firm recruiters tell ExecuNet, an executive | | | | mouths. |
| career, business and recruiting network, that | | | | 5. Intention: Forge an internal connection by wishing |
| "charisma" is typically in the top 10 list of words they | | | | someone good thoughts. |
| equate with leadership. It goes without saying, | | | | 6. Offer help: The underpinning to networking. |
| likeability has strong professional implications. | | | | 7. Smile: This one action can quickly improve your or |
| For the hundreds of client companies I have worked | | | | someone else's day. |
| with over the years, personality and chemistry-being | | | | 8. Authenticity: Keep it real. |
| a good "cultural fit"-has stood out as the most | | | | 9. Enthusiasm: Nothing is more contagious. |
| important "success" factor when evaluating and | | | | |