We all know people who can captivate an audience, provoke laughter, tears and a sense of challenge and motivation, even though they may not necessarily be experts in their field.
Are you trying to communicate with someone and you can't get your message across?
It can be frustrating when our words are not understood or not heard at all - and this is where charisma comes in.
Charisma is the ability to charm and influence those around us.
We all know someone who has something special that makes us want to follow their vision, be it corporate, social or political.
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Body language is a big part of charisma, and it's also related to our emotions, motivations, and interests.
When our body language matches what we say, we appear more confident and genuine.
Therefore, when we want to convey a certain point, we will have to make sure that our body also says what we want to say.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu (archive), photo: Oren Ben Hakon
We tend to follow charismatic leaders because they seem confident and positive, and this is where the connection between body and mind comes into play.
In order to project confidence, stand or sit up straight and keep your hands loose, relax your shoulders and open your chest.
Alternatively, when you speak, try to use open and wide hand gestures that give you an air of authority and understanding of the subject.
These wide poses convey to others that you are open, transparent and warm people, which will make them want to trust you and listen to you.
Another important aspect of charisma is the smile.
People are automatically attracted to optimistic people, and want to be in their company more.
Take any charismatic person you know and you will see that they smile a lot and are perceived as optimistic.
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Students in a lecture at the university (those photographed have no relation to the news), photo: illustration
It is important not only to listen to people, but also to show that you are listening to them.
To encourage someone to keep talking, nod your head slowly to signal listening, which will make them talk more than usual.
Tilting your head also shows that you are interested and comfortable with them.
This body language invites others to talk and share more than usual.
Leaning with your body is another way to show warmth and friendliness.
Lean towards the person you're talking to, but don't overdo it and invade their personal space.
To show that you are open to the ideas of others, loosen the crossing of your arms and legs, as this can be interpreted as a closed and hostile gesture.
Remove all obstacles between you and the other person.
If you want to do this in the workplace, you can go around the table to meet your employee face-to-face (to be safe, if you're talking to your boss, it's best to stay on your side of the table).
Raise your head
Actors and lecturers know the power of eye contact.
To increase self-confidence, look people in the eye when you talk to them or listen to them.
Use directed gaze and eye contact to your advantage, lift your head and look directly - and never look at the floor.
When someone mirrors our body language, it's their unconscious way of showing us that they feel connected to us.
Body language is only one part of building cooperation, but its application immediately affects the environment, so do not underestimate its value and influence.
The right body language can support your collaborative efforts, while the wrong body language can sabotage them.
Charisma and collaboration involve dynamic communication, passion and enthusiasm, and positive body language.
It also involves positive thinking, having optimism and self-confidence, and persuasion while building respect and trust.
We can all learn to be more charismatic by developing our interpersonal skills through understanding and practice.
And remember, you don't have to please or conquer everyone all the time.
It is impossible and unnecessary.
The writer is an expert in body language
Ronan Rahav Golan // Photo: PR
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