Instead, the study found that a combination of intelligence and conservatism proved to be much more effective. Leaders that took the time to listen and learn about their companies and their industry had a greater level of successfully leading their organizations.
If, on the other hand, you would like to improve your personal charisma, focus on these general rules:
Be as self-confident as possible.
Optimism about yourself can go a long way to making you more charismatic.
At the very least, do not talk about your issues in the workplace or in a setting where your impression matters.
If you need help with personal things, seek help either from friends, family or professionals.
In conversation and in social settings, be careful when using humor.
Don't be too self-deprecating, and stay away from bad jokes.
Instead, be tuned in with current events and with what is going on around you.
It is better to give a compliment and know an interesting fact than to try to make fun of yourself.
Don't ever fake a smile.
People will be able to tell right away.
Instead, no matter what you look like or how you feel, own the space around you by being open and approachable.
Don't have an ego during a conversation.
If you are an introvert, it is much better to learn to ask great questions than to learn to speak about yourself for ten minutes straight.
Following from the last point, be an active listener.
You'll be amazed how attractive you will be when you ask a few questions and actively listen to what people have to say.
