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The Charisma Myth

How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

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The Charisma Myth

By: Olivia Fox Cabane
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileione
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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 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.

Please note: The accompanying workbook for this title is available at AskOlivia.com/book/exercises/.

©2012 Olivia Fox Cabane (P)2012 Gildan Media, LLC
Communication & Social Skills Management Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Success Psychology Relationships Self-Esteem Career Business Inspiring Thought-Provoking Mental Health
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"Fox Cabane's distinct writing style...makes listening to each chapter both informational and fun. Each exercise is practical and easy...If you are interested in increasing your ability to be charismatic in your unique setting or employment, this audiobook will give you direct skills to use" ( PsychologyToday.com )

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the mystery of the missing workbook

It is apparently a deep, dark secret that Audible doesn't wish us to know, but in spite of their failure to provide a pdf to accompany this book, the author herself does so on her website. She provides a free 10 page pdf "workbook" with the information that other reviewers lamented the lack of. I found this through a google search on the book's title and posted the url in a review I submitted previously. Audible did not see fit to publish that review (deep, dark secrets, I'm telling you), but I'm trying again. Google it for yourself, but be sure to select the link that lists 'Workbook and Audio files" (easy, Audible, it's not the audiobook) since I couldn't find it when I selected the link to her homepage.

As I said, my previous review, created specifically to provide this information, was quashed by Audible censors, but here we go again. Do your worst Audible.

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I'm glad I listened to it

Periodically I try to throw a self-improvement book into my mix of books. I don't always review these books because it doesn't seem fair to rate them the same way I do all the other books I read- based on their entertainment value. They aren't "page-turners", and I can put them down. Since this is now the sale book of the day I will throw out my two-cents on it.

The author is very knowledgeable, and presents a lot of new, useful information. I plan to listen to this book again in the future because it does contain a lot of ideas I believe can make a difference in my life. It seems like many self-help books have one or two good ideas, and they keep going over them again and again for the duration of the book. That is not the case here, Cabane's ideas don't repeat, and the stories and examples she discusses make the book fun to listen to.

If this topic sounds interesting to you, I would really recommend listening to this book.

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The good and bad thing about this audiobook is that the most important tips & techniques are given right away, at the beginning. The descriptions of charisma as "warmth, presence, and power" were extremely helpful. I think about that all the time now. But the rest of the audio was basic, such as how to make eye contact, listen, and shake hands. Scattered throughout, there were some good tips on monitoring the pace and intonation of your voice. I just wish there had been more elaborate descriptions on how people perceive one another and maybe subtleties within the three "warmth, presence, power"... She does discuss combinations of the 3 and encourages people to make use of their "natural" talents rather than feeling like they have to be all things to all people.

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Best People Skills Book Ive Ever Read

I've read very many people skills books and this book has taken them all and combined them into one.

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Will completely change your life if you let it

I went into this book expecting tips and tricks about how to appear better to others, but came away with a whole new mindset and understanding of self.

This book appears to be about how to be more influential but is actually about how to change your inner landscape along with your mannerisms to embody what you want to convey honestly and sincerely.

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Worth the time

I will listen to this book again, it was informative and engaging. Worth the time and money I put into it.

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Life changing book, hard to follow the exercises via audible

I loved this book, it really was a life changer. My only issue is that it had a lot of exercises that were intended to be done during reading but I would listen to the book while driving, making the exercise aspect more difficult. Luckily all the exercises are online but you lose the flow of why exactly you are completing the exercises when not in the midst of the chapter. Will probably purchase the paper copy too as it was a great book!

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Great book to own, make notes and review often.

Awesome! brings many real life scenarios and puts you to work on day one. Write notes and take your time with this book to profit from it. Either way awesome book!

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READ MY REVIEW

I can't simply say something cliché such as "It's a must-read." Instead, I feel obligated to explain precisely HOW PASSIONATELY I feel that it is a must-read.

I have read many, many personal development books, and in my opinion, this one rises to the top 5 or 10 books in terms of importance.

For anyone who aspires at all, you must acquire and read or listen to this book as soon as possible.

Just do it. Trust me. Do it.

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Thoughtful and simple

I have tried several of the "skill" type books and detested them. This was simple everyday stuff that I really enjoyed!

I had a disagreement with my director and actually utilized lessons from this book to better handle our interaction and it turned out very positive. The greatest part it was simple and remembering that a smile on your face goes a long way to project it in your voice.

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