In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zsolt Feher, Hogan's vice president of business development, to talk about charisma in politics. For centuries, charismatic politicians have had a significant advantage when it comes to assuming leadership roles. They enamor us with their confidence and the ability to tell us exactly what we want to hear. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the more notable charismatic politicians throughout history, what personality characteristics they have in common, and whether they actually are effective leaders.