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The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism
What if charisma could be taught?
For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial.
What you'll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sci...more
For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial.
What you'll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sci...more
Hardcover, 264 pages
Published
March 29th 2012
by Portfolio Hardcover
(first published February 16th 2012)
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Note, I listened to the audiobook vs. reading the book.
The book stays the point and delivers in what it promises regarding the science of personal magnetism. It presents the multiple styles of chrisma, details each chrisma, and dwells into how one can use it within their own lives. The book is detailed and gives you a strong understanding of the different actions a charismatic person uses. Unfortunately, the detailed nature of the book is its own demise.
In the book "7 habits of highly successful...more
The book stays the point and delivers in what it promises regarding the science of personal magnetism. It presents the multiple styles of chrisma, details each chrisma, and dwells into how one can use it within their own lives. The book is detailed and gives you a strong understanding of the different actions a charismatic person uses. Unfortunately, the detailed nature of the book is its own demise.
In the book "7 habits of highly successful...more
Loy Machedo’s Book Review: The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane
There are some books which you cannot put down. And then there are certain books that you can read over and over again. Olivia Fox Cabane’s book fuses the ethos of Social Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neuropsychology Research with Emotional Intelligence and the Zen Buddhist Philosophies to come up with The Charisma Myth. After reading Robert B. Cialdini’s...more
There are some books which you cannot put down. And then there are certain books that you can read over and over again. Olivia Fox Cabane’s book fuses the ethos of Social Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Neuropsychology Research with Emotional Intelligence and the Zen Buddhist Philosophies to come up with The Charisma Myth. After reading Robert B. Cialdini’s...more
Reader, pass by! How is this book different from so many other self-help books which promote good deportment? Answer: Not very. For an author who brags throughout the book about her lofty credentials and celebrated clientele, this is pretty thin stuff — and rather stingy with its insights, too.
“Charisma” is a myth in American commercial culture —the world of magazines and TV pundits. “Charisma” is a word deployed as a figure of public relations (or uncritical journalism), to suggest that a pers...more
“Charisma” is a myth in American commercial culture —the world of magazines and TV pundits. “Charisma” is a word deployed as a figure of public relations (or uncritical journalism), to suggest that a pers...more
So far, this book has been incredible in making me aware of how to best present myself to others. I always thought that being an introvert was a hindrance in the business world, but Ms. Cabane's exercises and advice about how to exude your innate charisma are showing me that all the aspects of being someone who is quiet, loves intense research, and prefers single-person to single-person interactions aligns well with the traits others see as "charisma".
Highly recommended, since the tips really d...more
Highly recommended, since the tips really d...more
“To know others is knowledge; to know oneself is wisdom.”
~Lao Tsu
Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, Barrack Obama, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey….What do these people have that you and I don’t? Charisma. They seem to have some special power or personality traits that attract people to them effortlessly. They attract all the attentions when they walk into a room, even without speaking. Somehow, we were taught that either we have this trait, or we don’t; so I was immediately drawn to this title once I s...more
Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, Barrack Obama, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey….What do these people have that you and I don’t? Charisma. They seem to have some special power or personality traits that attract people to them effortlessly. They attract all the attentions when they walk into a room, even without speaking. Somehow, we were taught that either we have this trait, or we don’t; so I was immediately drawn to this title once I s...more
This is a practical book.
I read this book a week before facing to a stressful interview. So I really had an incentive to learn. I practiced the techniques on total strangers I met the street as well as on people at work. The results were immediate, amazing and they turned out to be some of the most memorable interactions that I've had with anyone, ever. (I apologize for using that over-used american superlative, but it really is true.) A week later, I faced the interview, breezed through it, an...more
I read this book a week before facing to a stressful interview. So I really had an incentive to learn. I practiced the techniques on total strangers I met the street as well as on people at work. The results were immediate, amazing and they turned out to be some of the most memorable interactions that I've had with anyone, ever. (I apologize for using that over-used american superlative, but it really is true.) A week later, I faced the interview, breezed through it, an...more
Add this book to the list of things you should learn in school but don't.
A few things I recall from the book off the top of my head:
- Easiest way to be more persuasive is mirror body language.
- To practice "authority charisma" when in public don't move out of the way for other people when walking.
- The response "No problem" or "No worries" isn't a great response since it makes people think of a negative.
- You become charismatic by giving 100% focus to another person. No fidgeting with hands. No...more
A few things I recall from the book off the top of my head:
- Easiest way to be more persuasive is mirror body language.
- To practice "authority charisma" when in public don't move out of the way for other people when walking.
- The response "No problem" or "No worries" isn't a great response since it makes people think of a negative.
- You become charismatic by giving 100% focus to another person. No fidgeting with hands. No...more
This book presents some interesting, thought provoking, and helpful ideas on charismatic behaviors broken down into three elements--presence, power, and warmth--and four kinds of charisma--focus, visionary, kindness, and authority. The book is probably most helpful for those working on their careers because it's a self help book with specific suggestions and exercises. It's probably less helpful to the merely curious reader wanting to learn about charisma's many dimensions because the writing (t...more
So what is charisma? According to Cabane, it is the trifecta of power, presence, and warmth. All three can be cultivated, promoted, and used in both serene and stressful situations.
Olivia Cabane does an exquisite job of breaking down charisma into a manageable and replicable form for anyone. Contrary to the popular myth, technical wizardry and intellectual brilliance are not enough to win the day. Instead, infusing yourself with powerful charisma can transform your personal and professional life...more
Olivia Cabane does an exquisite job of breaking down charisma into a manageable and replicable form for anyone. Contrary to the popular myth, technical wizardry and intellectual brilliance are not enough to win the day. Instead, infusing yourself with powerful charisma can transform your personal and professional life...more
This review is for the Audible version, not the printed version.
There is some pretty good information in here, but it's limited. I didn't benefit from much of it because the narrator sounds like a teenager. I think that it's quite possible this book could be worth 4 or 5 stars if actually read instead of listened to, but I wouldn't know because the narrator was so off-putting that I tuned her out over and over.
Overall:
There are a lot of stories and impressive anecdotes, but the step-by-steps and...more
There is some pretty good information in here, but it's limited. I didn't benefit from much of it because the narrator sounds like a teenager. I think that it's quite possible this book could be worth 4 or 5 stars if actually read instead of listened to, but I wouldn't know because the narrator was so off-putting that I tuned her out over and over.
Overall:
There are a lot of stories and impressive anecdotes, but the step-by-steps and...more
The information in this book falls into two camps for people, either it's a no brainier and maybe a waste of time or it's demystifying. For me it was latter. I never put much stock into social queues because I always thought people would see my genuine side and appreciate me for me. I've never been so wrong. This book taught me very basic techniques on how to interact with people and how to project approachable body language. I have finished the book but I suspect I will read it over and over un...more
Fascinating in depth study of the different types of charisma and how to use them in different situations. I also very much liked that the auther was able to point out how charisma can be misinterpreted and lead to negative consequences in different situations. My main take away from this book is that our influence on others and our ability to get things done starts internally. My state of mind and my internal decisions about what things mean have more to do with my ability to influence than any...more
One of the troubles with writing up book notes long after the book has been read is that only a vague impression remains. Having reviewed it now, though, I can say that I actually absorbed some of it (woohoo, this doesn't always happen!) and there's plenty of interesting things in it.
I'm interested in charisma mostly because a) I don't think I have much and think it's useful and b) my ex-boss had it in bags and it was kind of fascinating. Crazy, horrible, self-obsessed, psychotic and still she...more
I'm interested in charisma mostly because a) I don't think I have much and think it's useful and b) my ex-boss had it in bags and it was kind of fascinating. Crazy, horrible, self-obsessed, psychotic and still she...more
In the game of randomly putting books on hold because I like the look of the title this was a definite win. :D One of the better self-help books I've read. I found the way she broke down charisma and how it works very understandable and the exercises seem like they'd achieve their intended effect. Possibly I'll come back to this review if I make the effort to implement some of her suggestions. 4 stars
This is a topic I'm passionate about -- which makes me hard to please. The book is great for people new to the field or individuals trying to increase their star power. Olivia has a strong fundamental grasp of the basics and she explains them very clearly. She's obviously a real pro and I recommend this book highly for people who are new to the world of public speaking, charisma, and presence.
This book is more oriented to businessfolk, but I still found it useful as a regular ole person. The part I found particularly valuable was the description of the 4 different types of charisma. I've often wondered why I have trouble with certain aspects of interpersonal relations (read: being a stoic robot at times) while at the same time clearly having a type of charisma. It is because at times I have authority charisma at work, and presence charisma with friends, but lack the ability to exude...more
I enjoyed The Charisma Myth and I learned a lot from it. The most important being that charisma is comprised of three things...one's power, presence, and warmth...and that one can improve their charisma by working on those three things. There was a great breakdown on how to approach each element as well as lots of stories and examples. I enjoyed the book.
I liked this one. It had lots of practical advice for making a better impression, both professionally and personally. Definitely picked up a few tips I will work on.
Read for school. Interesting focus on ethos, but it's clear how even ethos is aimed at people's feelings. The initial, first impression kind of judgments seem to be more about feelings than about rationally considered thinking.
Read for school. Interesting focus on ethos, but it's clear how even ethos is aimed at people's feelings. The initial, first impression kind of judgments seem to be more about feelings than about rationally considered thinking.
Very interesting book discussing the various types of charisma, what makes people appear charismatic, and how to increase your own charisma. I listened to this as an audiobook but there are some places where written exercises are recommended, so if you really want to follow all of these the print version would probably work better.
Although this book is aimed at the business market - and how to shine at work - it is really about how to know yourself and communicate better. It has helpful material on how to handle internal discomfort and be compassionate towards yourself that everybody can learn from (whether they want to be charismatic or not).
The jury is still out for me on this book. I think I read these books to gain something from them and find that most often I am left disappointed. I think it had some good insight. I would like to listen to it again sometime and see what sticks the second time and see what I perhaps missed the first time around.
I found this book very helpful. It came at the right time in my life and made me really stop and think about what I want to accomplish and what I really want to project. I had not stopped to think about all of the negative non-verbal signals I was sending out, how that could be received and the impact it was having on others and their perception of me.
Definitely an interesting read for anyone who loves self-help books. Although the examples can get a bit cheesy (I’m a fan, but some people might find them to be excessive), I think the book presents many great ideas and strategies to help you become “charismatic.” Although most of it is common sense, the strategies it shares—such as squeezing your toes to help you focus and listen better or creating a playlist to get into a certain mental state—are pretty useful. It also provides some links to...more
I bought this book on a whim. Lots of good information and easy to assimilate techniques. It was amazing how effective the "tricks" are and how easy it is to put them into practice. I am basically shy and it really helped me get out there. Worthwhile read.
Great book! Definitely not what you'd initially expect from the name of the book, but after reading it...it makes perfect sense. This book really delves into the human psyche which makes it that much more fascinating!
Pretty good book. Easy read and good exercises to help cultivate self-confidence and moderate with humility. I've read most of this stuff in other places, but having a good concise place to start is always good
Charisma isn't really a myth; the myth is that people are born with it. It's a skill you can learn. An enjoyable book with ways to show charisma in a variety of situations. A really good read for public speakers.
Some useful tools for one to remember. Easy reading. Great chapter summaries for quick refreshers. Recommend this book to anyone who wants to put their best foot forward in everything they do.
Despite the subtitle, more art than science. The exercises range from annoyingly amoral to annoyingly lovey dovey, but there are some useful ones in between, at least if you're aiming for some kind of business leader kind of existence. Overall, nothing new.
This book is in the classic self help genre of books like How to Make Friends and Influence People. While there is a bit of real science, be it neurological or psychological based on analysis of real data, many of the ideas presented are more antidotal in nature which was a disappointment to me. I believe that this book would be useful to someone who wanted to improve their impact while interacting with others. I am a bit uncomfortable with the focus on personality and image rather than characte...more
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An expert in the fields of charisma and leadership, Olivia Fox Cabane has lectured at Stanford, Yale, Harvard, MIT and the United Nations. As a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach to the leadership of Fortune 500 companies, she helps people increase their ability to influence, persuade, and inspire others.
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