The document discusses two types of charisma: people-oriented, characterized by inclusiveness and community-building, and self-oriented, marked by exclusivity and self-interest. It highlights the differences in responsibility, focus on power, and the environments fostered by each type, emphasizing that self-oriented charismatic individuals may exploit others. The key takeaway is that charisma can be misleading, and paying attention to certain cues can help identify who to trust.

1. The Dark Side of CHARISMA!
The word CHARISMA refers to compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire others.
Some of the words that can help us understand the magnitude of the word CHARISMA are
Charm / Presence / Aura / Personality / Force of personality / Strength of Character and
Individuality. We're often attracted to charismatic people, even though charisma itself can
mask one's motives
Social scientists are of the opinion that there are actually two types of charismatic people:
1. People Oriented (Inclusive, Serve Collective Needs – Foster Community)
2. Self Oriented (Exclusive, Self Interest, Ulterior Motives – Foster Insecurity)
1. People oriented charismatic person has the innate ability to visualize and plan the
Scenario and actually involve others in believing & achieving. Their associations are
energized more by principles and ideas.
Self oriented charismatic person has the ability to capitalize on others. They cannot
think beyond themselves. Their associations are more for self gain.
2. People oriented charismatic person wilfully takes the responsibilities and avoid making
excuses as they know how to articulate possibilities and opportunities from
adversities. Their association foster sense of being part of a community.
Self oriented charismatic person avoid taking responsibilities and exploits people
for their personal advantage. They lack in ability of articulating possibilities from
adversities as they believe in spending time in victimizing situations.
3. People oriented charismatic person usually avoid focusing on power and position. Their
association foster sense of security and belongingness
Self oriented charismatic person has a very fragile ego and are extremely possessive
about their power and position.
4. People oriented charismatic person’s association foster environment that are
psychologically safer where people have the space they need to develop. Self oriented
charismatic person’s association fosters environment only to realize that the grandiosity
never extended past their own persona and people work really hard on their behalf,
thinking they’re advocating or looking out for them, when in fact they may not even be
on their agenda. They are more interested in using their association’s goals and
aspirations to support their own agenda
Take Away:
Charisma can be deceiving and seductive, but by paying attention to some of the above
mentioned less obvious cues one can get smarter about who to follow and who to disregard.
CA Vinod Kr. Sharma – 1st
June, 2016