By
Dr. Ray Blanchard
Have you ever seen someone enter a crowded room and everyone there seems to kind of stop in their tracks and turn to watch that person walk in? That person has never been announced and yet, they are just . . .
noticed.
However there’s another person who can walk into that same room . . . and no one seems to notice.
There are certain people that have a "charisma" that shines forth beyond being announced. It is
with
them in their
character. The character of success. A charismatic nature that shines forth, that can be picked up by one's senses. That shines forth almost like a neon sign.
It is significant and distinct. It has power, resonance…influence. It is not something that you boast about or announce. It is something that announces YOU. What would give you a greater sense of this influence in your own world without even trying? Character.
When people refer to character they mean “be a piece of the rock,” because character is your rock. Your character is what inspires confidence and others to follow you. It defines your influence with other people and your capacity to rally people, or to bring people to a common purpose. It all comes back to your character.
Character comes from habit . . . Habit comes from action . . . Action comes from thought.
The sages have said, "watch your thoughts, lest they become your character and your character becomes your destiny." Character is integrity in action, inspiring confidence and creating followers; which is critical to good leadership. To rally people to a common cause, character determines the potential to lead.
Your actions indicate your character and who you are in the world of agreement, framing what you see as possible. So as a result, character is revealed when intentions and actions
match
– and when they
don’t.It is your collective power & influence
Your character is the essence of what people engage with. Character is a key ingredient to charisma. It’s what people notice subjectively right away… The radiance that comes out of your character.
Charisma is what influences people; character is the foundation of it. It’s a symbiotic relationship. The attitude you display and the actions you take are what make the critical difference in anything… Therein lies character.
You may not get to pick your talents or IQ but you do get to choose your character by design or by default.
We're Creating Character in Every Choice We Make
Challenging situations test your character.
The people around you get to see you come through and see you’re reliable. It shows up to them as your character; and when you can do that consistently it begins to build confidence and radiance. From that people instantly know they can count on you.
Character means you stand under the weight of the truth.
You’re continuously creating your character and it radiates as your charisma. People can see the integrity and power in you, because highly cultivated character has
gravitas.Character Isn't Free - It's Relational
It comes from sacrificing the easy way - its about earning your way, fair and square.
Doing the right thing, even if it doesn’t turn out the way you want it to, even if it’s challenging, it’s promising to yourself that you’ll do the right thing. That’s character. It’s value-based.
Character is your source of success, it isn’t about an isolated personality trait. It’s a fundamental source of influence; a radiance that people see in you.
Character and charisma are your calling card for leadership.
Character is Evolutionary
Good character is strength. It’s not born in a vacuum - it’s a choice.
Character always tracks back to how you’re being and acting. The name of the game is to develop practices, strength and habits of being able to make the right choices… and shift attitudes in the heat of the moment. That is where character lies. That’s how character is truly measured.
Ways You Can Improve Your Character
Ways You Can Develop Charisma
The Character of Success
Character and charisma have nothing to do with looking good. They are inner qualities that have an outer manifestation. Looking good is an outer reflection looking for an inner experience.
That charismatic nature that shines forth can be picked up by your senses, shining forth almost like a neon sign. It is significant & distinct, and has power, resonance… influence.
It is something in your nature, in your character - not something you boast about or announce. It’s something that announces YOU.
Dr. Ray Blanchard is an educator, coach, consultant and master trainer with global acclaim; known to be the most reputable change agent today in the transformational space, as a trainer-coach-consultant-counselor. For more information visit RayBlanchard.com.
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