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  • The Charisma Myth

  • How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism
  • By: Olivia Fox Cabane
  • Narrated by: Lisa Cordileione
  • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,952 ratings)

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The Charisma Myth

By: Olivia Fox Cabane
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileione
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Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

"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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Excellent advice, narration a bit weak.

Would you listen to The Charisma Myth again? Why?

Yes, I've listened to it several times.

Which character – as performed by Lisa Cordileione – was your favorite?

Narrator mispronounces a few words--most notably the word "often"--she pronounces the "t," which is very distracting.

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great tools

book was not as fluid as I would have preferred. it was good and had very useful tools. they are applicable however they take work!

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Good Principles - Poor Ending

The book was great until the end. It was going very well and then just stopped.

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An Excellent Recommendation

If you could sum up The Charisma Myth in three words, what would they be?

A must read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Charisma Myth?

It opened my eyes to not only the numerous charisma problems I have, but also the many strengths I had that I'd never recognized until now.

What does Lisa Cordileione bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The book has a number of sections that deal with the way you speak, and so hearing those parts spoken is really helpful.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I very nearly listened to it all in one sitting. I managed it in two.

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practical and well grounded

highly useful book full of practical how tos but also seemingly based on silid research.
recommended.

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Good tips , narration lacked charisma

The tips in this book are great. But the author should have hired someone else to narrate.

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Well articulated key points

Would you consider the audio edition of The Charisma Myth to be better than the print version?

I am a great fan of the audio version. I find that I don't read that many books by sight. I much prefer "reading by ear." Occasionally, I purchase the print version after listening to the audible version when the topic is deserving of a "workbook" status. This book qualifies.

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life changer

This book changed my life professionally and personally. I would definitely recommend to good friends and family.

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Hits the mark

is what is says it is. gives great tips. worthwhile listen. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Excellent!

Buying a hard copy to study from. So much valuable information here. I always thought you needed to just "have it". Well, time to change that.

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