Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.

Get out of your normal environment today with someone you lead.

That's what connectors do. They tell you about yourself.

Connecting is vital for any person who wants to achieve success. It is essential for anyone who wants to build great relationships. You will only be able to reach your potential—regardless of your profession or chosen path—when you learn to connect with other people. Otherwise, you'll be like a nuclear power plant disconnected from the grid. You'll have incredible resources and potential, but you will never be able to put them to use.

You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.

If you do not connect with others, influence is out of the question.

Everything we do, every accomplishment we have, every milestone we pass has come in part because of the efforts of others.

If you don't know how to add to others, then you probably subtract by default.

KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.

Here's the bottom line on charisma. You don't have to be gorgeous, a genius, or a masterful orator to possess presence and to connect with others. You just need to be positive, believe in yourself, and focus on others.

#1 Build people up by encouragement. #2 Give people credit by acknowledgment. #3 Give people recognition by gratitude.

Using the word CHARISMA as an acrostic, we can define the outstanding characteristics of charismatic people: Concern Help Action Results Influence Sensitivity Motivation Affirmation Keep.