You’re probably wondering how charismatic leaders act and speak. These types of leaders are verbally eloquent and able to influence and inspire. By practicing these skills, you can grow your business and motivate your people toward your goal more effectively.

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1. George Washington

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He is known as the “Father of Our Country” and led the army as commander in chief during the French and Indian War. He also led the American Revolution against the British. Although he is not considered the smartest of his peers, he is regarded as a charismatic leader who is indispensable. People give him high regard and have a strong moral conscience because of his great character. This led to his being elected the first American president and leading the country for two terms.

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2. Steve Jobs

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Every company shares a mission, but it’s not always the case that the leaders are able to completely model and inspire their people to take action towards this goal. Steve Jobs was one of those charismatic leaders who walked the talk and empowered employees to take action according to the company’s aspirations. As Walter Isaacson writes in Steve Jobs' biography, focusing was one of the things he did for Apple. He always delivered a constant message and also showed his people how to clear out distractions.

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3. Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett has motivated 160 billionaires to donate at least half of their wealth and even inspired a $1 billion bid to have lunch with him. If that’s not a good example of what it means to be a persuasive and influential leader, I don’t know what is. He promotes positive change among his followers. He is highly respected as he is humble and acknowledges when he makes mistakes. When there are troublesome times, he can communicate well and inspire confidence. Indeed, this is a great example of how a charismatic leader can stretch his influence.

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4. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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“I have a dream today!” Who doesn’t remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous and inspiring speech? Fighting for equal rights when the vast majority of society doesn't seem to agree is a difficult battle. But he pushed through despite the challenges he encountered. He inspired and encouraged the Afro-American community to consider nonviolent activism. He has demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate his message, share his vision with others, and lead by example as a charismatic leader.

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5. Jack Welch

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Jack is known as the greatest leader of his era. He is commonly addressed as a successful, charismatic business leader. He worked as the Chairman and CEO of GE Motors for 20 years and has successfully helped raise the stock value from $1.00 to $60. He has transformed the company into a multinational company by ensuring that employees are properly compensated. He invested in making his employees happy and continuously motivated too.

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Take Inspiration and Take Action

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Being a charismatic leader is not just about confidence but also being sincere and knowing how to listen to what your people have to say about your company. To take your leadership to the next level, take note of the qualities of these amazing leaders so you can emulate them and help your business grow further.

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