• The Charisma Myth

  • How to Engage, Influence and Motivate People
  • By: Olivia Fox Cabane
  • Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
  • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)

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The Charisma Myth

By: Olivia Fox Cabane
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
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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 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.

©2013 Olivia Fox Cabane (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Engaging, clear and chock-full of wisdom, practical recommendations and uncommonly good sense." (Stephen Kosslyn, director, Center for Study of Behavioral Sciences at Stanford)

"Cabane has done us a big favour. She's woven solid science and engaging narrative into an instructive treatment of the role of charisma in leadership." (Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence)

"If you are interested in increasing your ability to be charismatic in your unique setting or employment, this book will give you direct skills to use." (Psychology Today)

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Decent information. Boring narrator

I wish there was more science in this bokk. The narrator is very monotone and lacks emotion.

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Eye opening

Everyone should read/listen it. Not only leaders. it will improve our daily communication and relations.

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it was good but...

... ended up being a bit too repetitive at first. overall, i learned a lot.

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Meh !

Nothing new! Couldn’t wait to finish it, waiting for a good line or advise or a skill. Anything!

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