In late July, the UK’s Guardian newspaper blog site ran an inquiry from a citizen who accidently struck someone else’s dog with their car.

These are the facts:

1. The dog ran through an open gate and came into the roadway suddenly.

2. The accident was witnessed by the owner who responded angrily to the distraught yet apologetic driver telling them to, “Go away.”

Despite all the research that has taken place about the nature of leadership, practitioners and scholars have long acknowledged that many aspects of leadership remain a mystery. One such aspect is the concept of “charisma.” Charisma has been described as a quality that enables leaders to influence others, to attract followers, and achieve remarkable outcomes.

But how is charisma defined? What impact does it really have? Can it be learned or acquired? Read on to find out!

Highlights from the article Unlocking the Mystery of Inspiring Leadership: