You feel charisma the moment it enters the room. It’s not just that someone is likable. Charismatic people draw attention. They automatically energize you and motivate you to step up, to take action.

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We have all seen the leader at the front of the room, the one who holds an audience in sway, bringing on laughter and tears and causing everyone to leave feeling challenged, inspired, and motivated.

A new paper suggests there’s a simple, scientifically accurate way to measure your charisma. The researchers say the two components of charisma are influence and affability. This paper is one of the ...