Word: charisma
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Bush and Vice President Al Gore '69 simply to sit down and play a round or so of poker. Poker is a card game that requires skill, so this way we can evaluate both candidates' intelligence. The game also plays on notable characteristics of both men: Bush's charisma and Gore's "poker face." Obviously, both can work to the advantage of the players, so neither holds the upper hand...
Samuel H. Perwin '04's wonderfully overdone movie star Vittorio Vidal brings charisma, vitality and a commanding presence to a slow first act. Aside from a clever rendition of the classic "Hey Big Spender,"-a ballet bar has never been corrupted so well-the pace of the first act does not get going until Perwin arrives and provides Flader's Charity with an object for her romantic frustrations...
Granted, leadership is more than just a lengthy resume or savvy know-how. And many are quick to point out that Bush possesses a great deal of "personal charm." But we warn voters that there is a distinct difference between "charm," which works well at cocktail parties, and "charisma," which works well in legislatures and foreign nations. Gore, who has been criticized for his clunky speaking style, is no stranger to the later. As vice president, he has had ample opportunity to deal with world leaders whose mere names might give Bush pause...
...this global age, presidential leadership requires more than a fresh outlook or a seasoned team of advisers. It requires a blend of experience, knowledge and charisma--qualities that Gore has exemplified throughout his thus-far impressive career in Washington...
Directed by Lau Ka Leung, Drunken Master attempts to work off of the fun of Chan's trademark kick-ass fighting style, humorous personality and magnetic charisma. Chan is having a grand old time playing a character who is half his real age and whose father is probably younger than he is; yet his characteristic grin emanates with boyish appeal and ingenuous complacency...