Verified by Psychology Today

Self Tests > Personality > Charisma Test
Oneinchpunch/Shutterstock

Charisma Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you charismatic?

A charismatic person can take the temperature of a room, and then command and energize it. Some characteristics of charisma include a genuine interest in others, emotional awareness, confidence, humility, and strong communication skills. See where you fall on this charisma scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I am comfortable making eye contact during conversations.
Disagree
Agree
2. I feel comfortable starting conversations with strangers.
Disagree
Agree
3. I listen closely to what my conversation partners have to say.
Disagree
Agree
4. I can get a little defensive when people offer me feedback or criticism.
Disagree
Agree
Irina Pro Shutterstock
5. I work to avoid coming off as arrogant.
Disagree
Agree
6. I try to be attuned to people’s body language cues.
Disagree
Agree
7. I can recognize other people’s emotions and adjust my behavior accordingly.
Disagree
Agree
8. I remember people's names and make sure to use them in conversation.
Disagree
Agree
9. I enjoy networking.
Disagree
Agree
10. I don't spend time listening to what other people think.
Disagree
Agree
Irina Pro Shutterstock
11. People say I'm a passionate speaker.
Disagree
Agree
12. People tend to remember the stories I tell.
Disagree
Agree
13. I know how to steer a conversation away from disharmony.
Disagree
Agree
14. I use humor to connect with others.
Disagree
Agree
Irina Pro Shutterstock
15. I often find myself taking on a conversation partner’s communication style.
Disagree
Agree
16. I'm genuinely enthusiastic about meeting someone new.
Disagree
Agree
17. I have a clear vision of what my future should look like.
Disagree
Agree
18. I find persuading other people to be very hard.
Disagree
Agree
19. People usually remember me, even if we've only met once.
Disagree
Agree
20. I can usually motivate people to get a job done.
Disagree
Agree
Psychology Today's online self-tests are intended for informational purposes only and are not diagnostic tools. Psychology Today does not capture or store personally identifiable information, and your identity cannot be determined from your responses. Aggregated self-test responses are stored to improve the tests and provide performance comparisons. Psychology Today uses third party cookies such as Google Analytics to collect visitor data on this page without sharing any personal data, ensuring your identity cannot be determined from your visit. There are no advertising partners included on these self-test pages. If you wish to remove cookies from this site or opt out of data sharing, please click 'Do not share or sell my personal information' below. For a reliable medical diagnosis, please consult a professional.

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to better understand how they relate to people. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

We value your privacy - see how we protect the info you provide when you take this test.

How to Get Help

If you want to relate to other people more easily, speaking to a mental health professional could help. You can find a therapist in your area through the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

Conger-Kanungo Charismatic Leadership Scale. Conger, J. A., & Kanungo, R. N.

Rowold, et al. Charismatic Leadership and Objective Performance Indicators. Applied Psychology

Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) Avolio, Bass.