Charismatic: Imagine a leader with a personality so engaging and inspiring that you hang on his or her every word. These are people who don’t tell you what to do but create a vision of what you can do and light the fire to make you want to rush out and accomplish it all. Charismatic leaders tend to be incredibly skilled at reading an environment, scanning and processing the moods and concerns of both individuals and larger audiences, and honing their actions and words to suit any situation. And while the skills are often innate to the personalities of the leaders, they can also be practiced and honed to improve any organization. President John F. Kennedy possessed this kind of charisma. His charisma and authentic passion could be felt in every single word, which was why he was so good at connecting with the hearts of his audiences. Pete Carroll, head coach for the Seattle Seahawks and former head coach for the University of Southern California Trojans, is known across the sports world for his cool-headed temperament and engaging personality.