After reviewing the characteristics of a charismatic leader as described

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Explain how much charisma, or how many charismatic behaviors you have exhibited this week. Think back to all your interactions with people in this last week or two. What have you done that might have been interpreted as charismatic? For example, did you smile warmly at someone, did you wave to a person you see infrequently, and address him or her by name? Did you help your team, club, or group think seriously about its future? As part of this same exercise, record your charismatic behaviors for the upcoming week. Be alert to opportunities for displaying charism.