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- This Friday night, I suggest diving into a YouTube binge, which I like to call “professional entertainment.”
I’m fascinated by how some knowledgeable people manage to stay so relaxed and eccentric, with an air of charm and charisma that sets them apart. According to Antonakis, Fenley, and Liechti (2011), charismatic presence is built from identifiable, learnable behaviors. These include confident body language and vocal variety, rather than a fixed, innate trait.
- I spent my evening watching various “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” clips from around the world, and I highly recommend it. The range of participants from the clueless to the exceptional showcases a variety of fascinating personalities and moments of class. According to Ambady and Rosenthal (1992), people form accurate impressions of others’ traits from brief “thin slices” of behavior. Even a few seconds of video are enough.
- Among the highlights, there are standout cases that truly capture something extraordinary about the contestants. These include impressive displays of charisma and unique responses. According to Wills (1981), people often boost their well-being by comparing themselves with someone doing worse. This may explain part of the appeal of watching contestants stumble. Check out the links for some of my favorites. One remarkable contestant made it through 10 questions with a bright smile and ambitious plans.
What Makes a Great YouTube Binge Night?
Got any plans for Friday night? How about a fun idea: dive into an internet marathon and crash your connection with a YouTube video binge.
Why Do Knowledgeable People Seem So Relaxed?
But let’s call it “professional entertainment” this time. I’ve always wondered how those incredibly knowledgeable people, who seem to know everything, manage to stay so relaxed. Why don’t they bury themselves in books all the time?
It seems to me that the brightest and most versatile people I’ve met have this unique trait. An air of eccentricity—that makes them stand out.
It’s like they rise above the daily grind, radiating charm. Or maybe it’s just their special vibe, a mix of charisma, personal energy, and perhaps a hint of hormones.
This openness to the world often comes with a boldness and playful interaction with their environment. According to Feist (1998), openness to experience is the personality trait most consistently linked to creative achievement across both scientific and artistic domains.
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
I spent this evening watching videos from the “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” show in different countries. I really recommend it.
You’ll find a variety of clips on YouTube, both the highs and lows. Many feature people who should have gotten their feet wet with the first question.
Or who answered very simple questions incorrectly (for those who feel they might be a bit clueless, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMFsuBlkoIQ&feature=related). But the most fascinating are the standout cases of people who made it all the way to the end.
They all had something special about them, which you can probably call class. Here are some examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNqnz8HsteI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHklyTkQ1fY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr3tsMCrQgo&feature=related
… and my idol who would sacrifice his father’s woman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGea6eR10eQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uv2YdYs2Kg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPzGE7-DnOY&feature=related
… and a favorite, which in 10 minutes, including two interviews with the leader
program, goes through 10 questions, embellishing everything with a bright smile and, in addition, has its own ambitious plan on what to do with the win:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZVpCz2Zt0
They have something extraordinary about them, right?
Please cite as:
Bielczyk, N. (2008, February 29th). On Charisma. Retrieved from: https://nataliabielczyk.com/on-charisma/
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