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the world to young people. She tells them that anything
can happen if they work
hard and never give up on their dream. She is currently working on a project which
encourage young people to eat more healthily. She inspires young people because
she has a special quality – charisma.
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______They point out that people often misunderstand what charisma is
and think of it is a kind of fame, but it is not the same as celebrity of overrated pop
stars. Charisma is a kind of magic and is relatively rare. Charismatic personalities
are able
to draw people to them, and they succeed in getting others to see them as a
leader.
_______
3
______We want them to inspire us and offer us a vision of a better
future. But is charisma a good or bad thing? There
are many examples of people
who use charisma in a positive way.
Martin Luther King was one of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement in the
United States. He was a charismatic speaker who
used non-violent methods to
bring about equality between black and white people. Nelson Mandela and Aung
San Suu Kyi are two other examples of charismatic political leaders who share the
qualities of self-sacrifice and personal courage.
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4
_______In
the business world, many top business executives have
misused their charisma and acted in a way that greatly damaged their companies.
Some, like the Canadian
ex-tycoon Conrad Black, have served prison sentences.
Far more seriously, we can all think of famous military and political leaders who
have destroyed their countries and caused great harm to their people.
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_______ It certainly is when it causes us to lose our critical
judgement, and this is frequently the case. When we choose our leaders, it is vital
to consider whether they have the knowledge, wisdom and experience to do a good
job. That is what really matters.
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