Let’s face it, in business dealings, charisma counts. A lot. And charisma is as much about body language and impression management as it is about issues and substance. I’ve seen many qualified people get passed over for promotion (or lose a sale or fail an interview) simply because they couldn’t project a sense of professional presence.
Max Weber, the father of sociology, first coined the term “charisma” to describe inspirational leaders. Originally from the Greek kharisma, meaning favor or divine gift, charisma has also been defined as “part confidence, part presence, and part sex appeal.” But however we define it, we know it when we see it. We call someone charismatic when they somehow compel us to embrace their vision — whether it’s corporate, social, or political.
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Division 0 Winner
/in Uncategorized /by andrewRebecca Allen from Franklin Toastmasters has won another round of the speech competition…Division O Winner!
Toastmasters 2017 world champion: How to prepare for presentation
/in Interesting Articles /by andrewThe 2017 Toastmasters world champion, Manoj Vasudevan, said the same rules guide both formal speeches and everyday business presentations.Toastmasters International
Vasudevan, an Indian entrepreneur and management consultant living in Singapore, survived a six-month-long competition with more than 30,000 competitors. He and nine other finalists competed for the championship title in Toastmasters’ annual convention, which hosts the world’s largest competition of its kind.
He spoke to Business Insider after receiving his trophy on August 26, and told us the way he prepared for his winning speech was the way he recommends everyone prepare for any kind of presentation. Here are his three questions to ask yourself before you write a word of your speech or create your first slide.
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Here is how top leaders project charisma
/in Interesting Articles /by andrewLet’s face it, in business dealings, charisma counts. A lot. And charisma is as much about body language and impression management as it is about issues and substance. I’ve seen many qualified people get passed over for promotion (or lose a sale or fail an interview) simply because they couldn’t project a sense of professional presence.
Max Weber, the father of sociology, first coined the term “charisma” to describe inspirational leaders. Originally from the Greek kharisma, meaning favor or divine gift, charisma has also been defined as “part confidence, part presence, and part sex appeal.” But however we define it, we know it when we see it. We call someone charismatic when they somehow compel us to embrace their vision — whether it’s corporate, social, or political.
Read more