Dien,

Yes, I agree. Charismatic people are self-confident and decisive...but how about assertive? (See link below for Dien's post about aggression and success...and onto assertiveness)

Charismatic people certainly are successful--like the politicans and hollywood stars you mentioned. And there must be something about them that people trust.

People who are sociopaths, like Ted Bundy, tend to be described as charasmatic. Here again is an example of an evil man, but people (women in particular) trusted him.

Why? I don't know...perhaps for the reasons that you mentioned.

I always tell people to surround themselves with other successful people, since it will make you feel good. I suppose it has something to do with radiating confidence, decisivess, etc. These things are contagious, so we feel better when we are around these people.

*ponder*

As usual, Dien, great insights!

Becky




Dien's great post about aggression and success