Noted privacy attorney Scott Vernick was interviewed for the
November 2013 issue of Philadelphia Smart CEO on charisma
and the importance of being a charismatic leader.
"[A charismatic person] is someone who, by their very
being, projects confidence without necessarily being
arrogant," Vernick said. "What they project draws people
toward them, motivates people to do their best and brings out the
best in people. When I think of a charismatic leader, I think of
someone who people are naturally drawn to because of the positive
signals that someone is putting out. Being a charismatic leader is
not too much different from just being a good leader. What may
separate a charismatic leader from someone who is just a good
leader is personality. They generate a larger-than-life persona.
When they walk into a room, in a very positive way, they can't
help but become the center of attention."
