Charisma is often defined as an elusive, unique, sometimes beguiling trait that characterizes famous politicians and leaders. In reality, however, it is a quality that impacts daily life. Some have it ...

We have all met someone we love working for or with. That person seems to have that extra gear for rallying the troops and getting everyone to bring their A-game to the office or wherever. It’s as if ...

Take a minute to picture a charismatic person in your life. Maybe it’s your former boss who could command a conference room in seconds, or that one friend who drinks in every word you say, making you ...

Dr. Worthen, a historian at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is the author of “Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History From the Puritans to Donald Trump.” See more of our ...