How to become a highly influential and likable person according to science?

In other words, who wants to be more like Audrey Hepburn?

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5 min readAug 11, 2024
(Audrey Hepburn, Pinterest)

Before I started writing the opening paragraph, I did what I always do: I started looking for an image for my article. This article will be about research conducted by a Princeton University professor on charisma and its components. I will be explaining that in the rest of the article in a minute, but first, how does Audrey Hepburn fit into this article?

While I was looking for an image with charisma components — warmth and competence — I instantly thought of Audrey Hepburn.

So, if you want to be more like Audrey Hepburn, keep reading. Hopefully, it will be worth it.

(Pinterest)

What is charisma?

Charisma is the compelling charm or magnetic appeal that makes a person likable and influential to others. It allows individuals to connect with others on both an emotional and intellectual level.

Charismatic people have a natural ability to inspire trust, admiration, and loyalty, often leading to strong personal and professional…

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