The Charisma Myth

How to Engage, Influence and Motivate People
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The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane explores the idea that charisma is a skill anyone can learn, rather than an inborn trait. The author provides practical exercises and insights to help readers develop charisma by enhancing their presence, power, and warmth. This self-help guide aims to empower individuals, making them more influential in personal and professional relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in enhancing your personal and professional presence through the development of charisma. The author provides practical techniques and insights that blend scientific research with real-world applications, helping readers to naturally project confidence and connect more effectively with others. This book may appeal to those seeking to improve their interpersonal skills and succeed in various aspects of life by understanding and harnessing the power of personal magnetism.

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The Charisma Myth

What if charisma could be taught? Charisma can be a huge asset if you're applying for a job, improving your relationships, or leading other people. This title shows you how to become more influential, more persuasive, and more inspiring.

The Charisma Myth shows you how to become more influential, more persuasive and more inspiring. Soon you'll be able to move through a room and have people say- 'Wow, who's that?'

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How to engage, influence, motivate and succeed with people

What if charisma could be taught?

What you'll find here is practical magic—unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sciences, revealing what charisma really is and how it works. You'll get both the insights and the techniques you need to apply this knowledge. The world will become your lab, and every person you meet, a chance to experiment.

The Charisma Myth is a mix of fun stories, sound science, and practical tools. Cabane takes a hard scientific approach to a heretofore mystical topic, covering what charisma actually is, how it is learned, what its side effects are, and how to handle them.

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The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane is widely praised for effectively demystifying charisma and offering practical tools to develop it. It's appreciated for transforming the perception of charisma from an innate gift to an accessible skill and is noted for its engaging narrative that combines stories, research, and practical advice. Reviewers highlight its support for personal development and its ability to make readers more magnetic and charismatic.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670922871

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Olivia Fox Cabane has lectured at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, and the UN. She is a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach to the leadership of Fortune 500 companies. From a base of thorough behavioural science, Cabane extracts the most practical tools for business, giving her clients techniques she originally developed for Harvard and MIT. She has been featured in media such as Forbes, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, and The Wall Street Journal. www.AskOlivia.com

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