The Charisma Myth

How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

De: Olivia Fox Cabane

Narrado por: Lisa Cordileione

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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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 )

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.

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.

better than I thought it would be

Any additional comments?

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.

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.

Excellent book for focusing on enhancing charisma.

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

The Charisma Myth leaves you with practical, although sometimes crazy sounding, tips on how to increase the charisma you project. Writing how something went before you do it, was probably the most memorable because I thought it sounded like an idea that would never work - but it does. I've tried it several times and the suggestions in the book do help improve charisma.

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

An enjoyable voice to listen to. Personally, I can't read non-fiction so being able to listen to the non-fiction books I really want to read allows me to gain that material. I much prefer reading fiction. Listening to Lisa reading the book was excellent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It's not that kind of book. It is mostly a clear definition of what qualities present as charisma and techniques to use to present those qualities. I've found it extremely helpful.

Any additional comments?

If you want to increase your skill in charisma - listen to this book. There is a lot of content though. I listen while driving and there were times I wanted to make notes. I ended up listening to the book three times because there was just so much to take away from it. So maybe listen in a setting where you can make notes, if that is something that you like to do.

Very helpful!

Found this audiobook very helpful with a lot of useful information. Her voice makes the audio more enjoyable to listen.

Needed resource

So much meat to this subject that it will require multiple times to consume all that was offered.

Chew slowly.

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.

Worth the time

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

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!