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What is the ideal balance of traits for charisma?
What is the ideal balance of traits for charisma?
- Pure warmth
- A blend of warmth and competence (correct)
- Pure competence
- Neither warmth nor competence
What is the result of an imbalance between warmth and competence?
What is the result of an imbalance between warmth and competence?
- Enhanced credibility
- Social difficulties and miscommunications (correct)
- Increased charisma
- Improved social skills
What do we look for in leaders?
What do we look for in leaders?
- Pure competence
- Both high effectiveness and approachability (correct)
- Only productivity
- Pure warmth
What do people want in their partners?
What do people want in their partners?
What do we want in coworkers?
What do we want in coworkers?
What is the Charisma Scale used for?
What is the Charisma Scale used for?
What is a characteristic of Steve Jobs compared to Steve Wozniak?
What is a characteristic of Steve Jobs compared to Steve Wozniak?
What is a potential drawback of being highly competent in a business setting?
What is a potential drawback of being highly competent in a business setting?
What did researcher Susan Fiske find about competence without warmth?
What did researcher Susan Fiske find about competence without warmth?
What is a characteristic of someone who is higher in competence?
What is a characteristic of someone who is higher in competence?
What might people say to someone who is higher in competence?
What might people say to someone who is higher in competence?
What is a potential consequence of being highly competent in social settings?
What is a potential consequence of being highly competent in social settings?
What is the characteristic of Margaret Thatcher's speeches?
What is the characteristic of Margaret Thatcher's speeches?
What is the formula to charisma, according to the text?
What is the formula to charisma, according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of a warmth cue exhibited by Margaret Thatcher?
Which of the following is an example of a warmth cue exhibited by Margaret Thatcher?
What is the advantage of being able to move flexibly within the Charisma Zone?
What is the advantage of being able to move flexibly within the Charisma Zone?
Who is an example of someone higher in warmth, according to the text?
Who is an example of someone higher in warmth, according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Charisma Scale, according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Charisma Scale, according to the text?
What is a common trait among Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher?
What is a common trait among Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher?
What was Margaret Thatcher known for during her speeches?
What was Margaret Thatcher known for during her speeches?
How does Oprah Winfrey ground her warmth with competence cues?
How does Oprah Winfrey ground her warmth with competence cues?
What is a key difference between Oprah Winfrey's and Margaret Thatcher's communication styles?
What is a key difference between Oprah Winfrey's and Margaret Thatcher's communication styles?
What do the researchers suggest about charisma in the context of Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher?
What do the researchers suggest about charisma in the context of Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher?
What is the 'Charisma Zone' referred to in the passage?
What is the 'Charisma Zone' referred to in the passage?
What is the key to being most charismatic according to the text?
What is the key to being most charismatic according to the text?
What does Jeff Bezos do in his interview with 60 Minutes Australia?
What does Jeff Bezos do in his interview with 60 Minutes Australia?
What does the reporter notice about Jeff Bezos in the 60 Minutes Australia interview?
What does the reporter notice about Jeff Bezos in the 60 Minutes Australia interview?
What happens when Jeff Bezos is asked more serious questions about his legacy as a leader?
What happens when Jeff Bezos is asked more serious questions about his legacy as a leader?
What is the purpose of dialing up competence cues according to the text?
What is the purpose of dialing up competence cues according to the text?
What is the number one way to improve your interactions according to the text?
What is the number one way to improve your interactions according to the text?
Study Notes
Charisma and Interpersonal Skills
- Charisma is a combination of warmth and competence, which is essential for effective communication in various situations.
- Highly charismatic people exhibit a balance of warmth and competence, signaling trust, credibility, and collaboration.
The Charisma Scale
- The Charisma Scale has four quadrants: warmth, competence, charisma zone, and danger zone.
- The charisma zone is the sweet spot where warmth and competence are balanced.
- Steve Wozniak is an example of someone who leans towards warmth, while Steve Jobs leaned towards competence.
Warmth and Competence
- Warmth cues include friendliness, kindness, and approachability.
- Competence cues include credibility, impressiveness, and collaboration.
- People who are high in competence but low in warmth may be seen as smart but not approachable.
Adjusting Charisma
- Charismatic people adjust their warmth and competence based on the situation and person they're interacting with.
- Jeff Bezos is an example of someone who adjusts his charisma cues depending on the situation.
- Thatcher leans towards competence but shows enough warmth cues to be seen as trustworthy.
Communicating Effectively
- The key to charisma is sending clear cues based on your goals.
- Dialing up competence cues is important in situations where credibility is needed, such as in negotiations or pitches.
- Adding warmth cues can help build rapport and trust.
Flavors of Charisma
- Different people have their own unique balance of warmth and competence that makes them charismatic.
- Examples of charismatic people with different flavors include Jamie Oliver (higher in warmth) and Gordon Ramsay (higher in competence).
- Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Thatcher are both charismatic, but their charisma feels different due to their unique communication styles.
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Test your understanding of the key traits that make someone charismatic, including warmth and competence. Learn how to balance these traits to become more effective in social situations and build stronger relationships.
