The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

Name: The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism
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Rating: 4.5 (3943 reviews)
Author: Olivia Fox Cabane

by Olivia Fox Cabane

Nonfiction Self Help

4.5 (3,943)

4.5 stars from 3,943 reviews. Top 61% of Nonfiction books we track.

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Penguin Putnam IncPublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're in sales, leadership, or public speaking and want concrete techniques rather than vague personality advice.
You're skeptical of self-help fluff and prefer research-backed methods you can actually test on people you meet.
You've always wondered why some people command a room and want the neurological explanation plus the toolkit.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a quick fix to suddenly become magnetic without understanding the mechanics underneath.
You prefer narrative-driven self-help with inspiring stories over the science and specific techniques.
You're uncomfortable with the idea that charisma involves calculated presentation and would rather believe it's purely innate.

About this book

Olivia Fox Cabane explores whether charisma can be taught. Recent scientific research has isolated the components of charisma through controlled laboratory experiments, demonstrating that charisma levels can be systematically increased or decreased. This book draws on findings from multiple scientific disciplines to explain what charisma is and how it functions. The book combines personal stories, scientific research, and practical techniques that readers can apply in their daily interactions. Cabane examines what charisma actually is, how it can be learned, what side effects may occur, and how to manage them. The approach treats charisma as an applied science rather than an innate or mysterious quality.

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Currently around #39K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 42% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 3,943 reviews

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