Word: charisma
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...what is most remarkable about Keyes is his ability to win converts to his extreme conservatism via exceptional spiritedness and oratorical flair; in short, his charisma...
Nowadays, "charisma" has come to mean little more than "charm" or "attractiveness." It is in this spirit that a Seattle Times reporter recently dubbed the Indigo Girls a "charismatic duo," and the Minneapolis Star Tribune called Minn. Gov. Jesse Ventura "a man so charismatic, he can insult and inspire in the same breath...
...Charisma draws on personal magnetism--followers are drawn foremost to the leader himself, not necessarily to his ideas. For this reason, charisma is expressed more in oratory, direct communication from the leader to devoted (or potentially devoted) listeners, than in writing. Charisma itself is natural--some have a little, others a lot, no one can gain charisma through education alone--but insofar as charismatic authority depends on oratory, people can be educated to take advantage of whatever natural charisma they possess...
...least my job is going well. It takes a lot of creativity to be a good criminal, so all that quiet time painting in my study really paid off. Now I just have to work on my charisma. If I make two new friends, I'll graduate to con artist and earn $350 a day. Play my cards right, and I could become a Mob boss. I can dream...
...higher power is taking an interest. And Jordan's charisma, legend and sheer presence can do nothing but good for the Wizards...