charisma

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a special power that some people have naturally that makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration:

On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn't take your eyes off her.

How did a man of so little personal charisma get to be prime minister?

the ability to attract the attention and admiration of others, and to be seen as a leader:

To be a great leader, a person has to have some charisma.