Quotes about Charisma

Charisma is the transference of enthusiasm. Votes: 5

Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around. Votes: 5

Charisma is a fancy name given to the knack of giving people your full attention. Votes: 5

Charisma is a sparkle in people that money can't buy. It's an invisible energy with visible effects. Votes: 5

Charisma is not so much getting people to like you as getting people to like themselves when you're around. Votes: 5

The real goal of a spiritual tradition should not be ascent, but openness, vulnerability, and this does not require great experiences but, on the contrary, very ordinary ones. Charisma is easy; presence, self-remembering, is terribly difficult, and where the real work lies. Votes: 5

Lack of charisma can be fatal. Votes: 4

The reason we're successful, darling? My overall charisma, of course. Votes: 4

Being a leader gives you charisma. If you look and study the leaders who have succeeded, that's where charisma comes from, from the leading. Votes: 4

One summer I remember, I got exposed to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly and Buddy Holly was a very very big, made a very big impression on me. Because of a lot of things, you know, the way he looked and his charisma. Votes: 4

It's not about charisma and personality, it's about results and products and those very bedrock things that are why people at Apple and outside of Apple are getting more excited about the company and what Apple stands for and what its potential is to contribute to the industry. Votes: 4

Charisma without character is postponed calamity. Votes: 3

Charisma is the ability to influence without logic. Votes: 3

Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy if possible. Votes: 3

Mix a little mystery with everything, for mystery arouses veneration. Votes: 3

Charisma on stage is not necessarily evidence of the Holy Spirit. Votes: 3

Charisma gets the attention of man and character gets the attention of God. Votes: 3

Shirley Temple had charisma as a child. But it cleared up as an adult. Votes: 3

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament. Votes: 3

Charisma is not just saying hello. It's dropping what you're doing to say hello. Votes: 3

Charisma is a sign of the calling. Saints and pilgrims are defiantly moved by it. Votes: 3

Charisma is the gift from above where a leader knows from inside himself what to do. Votes: 3

Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it. Votes: 3

Charisma becomes the undoing of leaders. It makes them inflexible, convinced of their own infallibility, unable to change Votes: 3

I absolutely love working with David Boreanaz, and Charisma Carpenter I completely adore - she teaches me to dance. Votes: 3

Charisma is the intangible that makes people want to follow you, to be around you, to be influenced by you. Votes: 3

Charisma will sustain a relationship only in the way that strong coffee first thing in the morning will sustain a career. Votes: 3

Shelley was an idol of mine -- and many -- an extraordinary woman with powerful charisma, enormous talent and a keen, perceptive mind. Votes: 3

Charisma, that's my strong point. My personality was always good, but with music I had to grow into it. I grew into who I am now. Votes: 3

Nice to see Christian return as he's been on the injured list for months. 'Captain Charisma' is due to have a big 2011. Very skilled, underrated talent. Votes: 3

My strong point is not rhetoric , it isn't showmanship, it isn't big promises - those things that create the glamour and the excitement that people call charisma and warmth. Votes: 3

If Chevy Chase had not been an actor, he might have been a very popular guy in advertising or whatever field he would have gone into, because of his charisma. Votes: 3

When you put together deep knowledge about a subject that intensely matters to you, charisma happens. You gain courage to share your passion, and when you do that, folks follow. Votes: 3

For example, a man who might not have enormous charisma, who could be president 40 years ago, and who was a deserving president, I don't know that George Washington would be a president today, I don't know that Abe Lincoln would, I don't know that Roosevelt would. Votes: 3

Charisma- the divine force that manifests itself in men and women. The supernatural power we don't need to show to anyone because everyone can see it, even usually insensitive people. But it only happens when we're naked, when we die to the world and are reborn to ourselves. Votes: 3

Personality is essential. It is in every work of art. When someone walks on stage for a performance and has charisma, everyone is convinced that he has personality. I find that charisma is merely a form of showmanship. Movie stars usually have it. A politician has to have it. Votes: 3

I'm not good with pickup lines or flirting. I don't have that kind of self-confidence or natural charisma. Votes: 1

Charm is an intangible. Chutzpah, charm, charisma, that kind of thing, you can't buy it. You either have it or you don't. Votes: 1

I attract a crowd, not because I'm an extrovert or I'm over the top or I'm oozing with charisma. It's because I care. Votes: 1

We shouldn't require our politicians to be movie stars. Then again, we're all influenced by charisma. It's hard not to be. We all collectively fall for it. Votes: 1

It's as if inside the White House the belief in Obama's inspirational charisma is still such that every time the ugliness of brute politics intrudes, it's a startling revelation. Votes: 1

If the company depends entirely on you - your creativity, ingenuity, inspiration, salesmanship or charisma - nobody will want to buy it. The risk and the dependency are too great. Votes: 1

John F. Kennedy brought style and charisma to the White House and a first family that captivated the country: a handsome, witty president, an elegant first lady, and two adorable young children. Votes: 1

Authentic power is the real deal. You can't inherit it, buy it, or win it. You also can't lose it. You don't need to build your body, reputation, wealth, or charisma to get it. Votes: 1

If you find someone attractive, you try to make them find you attractive. That is called seduction. And seduction is a bit ugly. You could say it's a bit ugly to use your charisma. Votes: 1

Nothing has ever touched on what fun childhood was. Summer holidays were bliss. We made home movies, with real stories in them. My father had such charm and charisma, and made everything so funny. Votes: 1

My dad's a Pentecostal minister, meaning that he's full of charisma. If he's telling a story about Noah's ark, you best know each tiger is going to be having their own little conversation and narrative. Votes: 1

There isn't a single player I would pay to watch. You can say Thierry Henry, he's a fabulous striker, with pace and power, but a great entertainer needs to have charisma, too. Does he have charisma? No. Votes: 1

Insight into character comes from listening intently to the spoken word. The physical person, their charisma, charm and dramatic flair is more often used to persuade audiences, as they use these stealth tools of disguise and deception. Votes: 1

I watched Ali, studied Ali, and I studied Sugar Ray Robinson. I watched them display showmanship. I watched them use pizzazz, personality, and charisma. I took things from them and borrowed things from them because boxing is entertainment. Votes: 1

The person that made me want to make movies, and the reason I do films, is Bruce Lee. He was an incredible actor, and he had a lot of charisma. Handsome, action, you know, everything was there. I loved Bruce Lee. Votes: 1

History is rich with adventurous men, long on charisma, with a highly developed instinct for their own interests, who have pursued personal power - bypassing parliaments and constitutions, distributing favours to their minions, and conflating their own desires with the interests of the community. Votes: 1

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her. Votes: 1

In high school I had B's and C's, not too many A's, but I must have done well on that medical school test, and I must have had some charisma in the interview, so I ended up in medicine. Being a general practitioner was all I aspired to. Votes: 1

I was friends with Susan Sontag the last four years of her life. She had this amazing charisma and so much energy, but she had a sad little funeral in Montparnasse in Paris. It was rainy. It was all wrong. And I was thinking, 'God, she loved life so much.' Votes: 1

Sinatra had a lot of mood swings, but he was wonderful to my wife Barbara and to me. He made no bones about who he liked and who he loved, and he had this great charisma. When he walked into a room, it stopped. I've only seen that happen with Ronald Reagan. Votes: 1

Beauty is an asset, just like physical prowess, charisma, brains or emotional intelligence. The key with any gift is in the way that you use it. It doesn't define you as a person. Rather, it's an asset to be used judiciously and with an understanding of how it is just a small part of who you are. Votes: 1

Dark circles are my charisma though. Votes: 0

A great politician has great charisma. Votes: 0

Never be impressed with charisma. Look for character. Votes: 0

I try to hold my charisma in check. Votes: 0

I have no natural charisma or personality, really. Votes: 0

Let the others have beauty. I've got the charisma. Votes: 0

If charisma were rain, Blackman would be a desert. Votes: 0

Walter Mondale has all the charisma of a speed bump. Votes: 0

Places have charisma, in short, as much as people do. Votes: 0

I don't invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don't have charisma. Votes: 0

We shouldn't be too naïve, or taken in by charisma. Votes: 0

My psychiatrist said I had charisma so at least I'm certified Votes: 0

Jeanne Moreau, Lauren Bacall, they had this unconventional beauty, this amazing charisma. Votes: 0

Effective leadership is about earning respect, and it's also about personality and charisma Votes: 0

People who love life have charisma because they fill the room with positive energy. Votes: 0

[I like in Kanye West] confidence in him, but also his aggressiveness, ambition and charisma. Votes: 0

They say I'm a natural, I have natural charisma. People say that. I don't know. Votes: 0

God has blessed me with a certain amount of presence and a certain amount of charisma. Votes: 0

I'm not sure what the hell charisma is, but I get the feeling it's Willie Mays. Votes: 0

Leadership is not about having the charisma or speaking inspirational words, but about leading with example. Votes: 0

No amount of talents, skills or charisma can sustain us the way integrity, character & attitude does. Votes: 0

There isn't a single player I would pay to watch. A great entertainer needs to have charisma. Votes: 0

When I wasnt sure what the word charisma meant, I met Steve Jobs and then I knew. Votes: 0

To be on the same team with Orr was great because when I turned pro, nobody had more charisma. Votes: 0

Deacon was good, too-almost as good as me. His charisma draws people in, even if it's only a facade. Votes: 0

I hate the solo artist aspect of rock-'n'-roll. I don't have enough personality or charisma to be a solo star. Votes: 0

She's got no charisma of any kind [but] I can imagine her being mildly useful to a low-rank porn director. Votes: 0

It's true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime. Votes: 0

I don't think I have charisma. I don't think that someone will yell 'Wow, he's charismatic' when I'm eating in a restaurant. Votes: 0

If he (Teddy Roosevelt) lacked Will Taft's immediate charisma, gradually his classmates could not resist the spell of his highly original personality. Votes: 0

You see, some lawyers have the talent, have the charisma, but no discipline. They come into court unprepared, without having done their research. Votes: 0

People say a lot of things, like "You can't teach personality" or "You can't teach charisma," and I find that it's not true. Votes: 0

I have the charisma of the chipmunk. I never have thought I was smart. I thought the people I dealt with were dumb. Votes: 0

Emotions are charismatic. Focused emotions are very charismatic. To lead people with charisma, you need to take charge of and focus your emotions. Votes: 0

People think artists like 50 Cent don't have charisma, but it's just a different kind of charisma, a bully charisma, which is kinda frowned upon. Votes: 0

He has the vocal modulation of a railway-station announcer, the expressive power of a fence-post and the charisma of a week-old head of lettuce. Votes: 0

Mandela means a lot to the world. He's something special. There's only a few people in the history of mankind with that kind of charisma. Votes: 0

The journalists have obviously failed to capture my innate magnetism, humour and charisma, and they all need to be fired from their newspapers right away. Votes: 0

John Kerry and Ralph Nader met face-to-face, it was a historic meeting. Astronomers said today their meeting actually created what is called a 'charisma black hole.' Votes: 0

You always knew when Seve walked in a room even if you had your back to him. He oozed charisma and brought a whole new meaning to aura. Votes: 0

With somebody like Harrison Ford, they're so commanding and confident, and you know, he does have a certain power or charisma, and those are things that are sort of ineffable. Votes: 0

Among all life forms, there are creatures with charisma and creatures without. It's one of those ineffable qualities we can't quite define, but we all seem to respond similarly to. Votes: 0

The extravagant and ostentatious lifestyles that pass for charisma in a time when almost anybody talks about charisma but if you think about it there's precious little to be seen. Votes: 0

Hillary Clinton doesn't have any natural talents. Hillary doesn't have any natural connection to people. Hillary doesn't have any charisma, magnetism. All of that has to be manufactured by the media. Votes: 0

[Donald Trump] is a man known for a large personality, a colorful style and lots of charisma. And so I guess he was just looking for some balance on the ticket. Votes: 0

Dalai Lama has not coming to show us his kindness, so that we can enjoy his charisma, he's coming with a specific message for the specific circumstances of the world today. Votes: 0

Her lips full and inviting, she has an infectious laugh and glassy cackle in her eyes, and a 2000 volt sexual charisma that beckons me like a fluff girl on scuffed knees. Votes: 0

It's as though Trump has the charisma, the pied-piper effect, and could lead the whole nation off the cliff, and they would think they were on the way to Disney World. Votes: 0

Consider the idea that charisma can be as much a liability as an asset. Your strength of personality can sow the seeds of problems, when people filter the brutal facts from you. Votes: 0

Besides, when not hard at work with this research, I'm actually conducting a side experiment on how cigarettes and gin increase charisma. As you might guess, the results are looking very promising. Votes: 0

Working to become excellent at what you want, raises your confidence, charisma and develops courage. As you work to become top notch, it also gives you a great reputation at what you do. Votes: 0

I think musicians oftentimes have the right skill set to be good actors. And with Rihanna, I noticed her and knew of her obviously, and was very taken with her charisma and her confidence. Votes: 0

Inspiring leadership communication is not about great oratory or great charisma; rather it is about getting others to believe in themselves and believe in your cause, and then achieve more than they thought was possible. Votes: 0