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Das Charisma-Geheimnis: Wie jeder die Kunst erlernen kann, andere Menschen in seinen Bann zu ziehen
Olivia Fox Cabane
3.73 AVERAGE
152 reviews for:
Das Charisma-Geheimnis: Wie jeder die Kunst erlernen kann, andere Menschen in seinen Bann zu ziehen
Olivia Fox Cabane
3.73 AVERAGE
This book can use some charisma hints.
I struggled through this book. The main thing I learned from this book was about taking pauses.
I struggled through this book. The main thing I learned from this book was about taking pauses.
Olivia Cabane deconstructs charisma into three components: Presence, Power and Warmth before providing tips on how to incorporate each into daily living.
Learnt some good stuff. But by the time I was done with it, it felt a bit mechanical.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
This book has information which I think anyone can benefit from, especially regarding different types of charisma and applying it in a structured manner. Personally charisma in the workplace is not relevant to myself, but I can see how business-orientated individuals can greatly benefit from it.
2.5 stars. Just a rehash of leadership personality and traits, titled under another ability. Gave some scenarios and studies (kinda outdated) but nonetheless interesting to a degree. Would recommend this as starting/intro book for reading material for projects or research. Tho the book could have been a little shorter but I appreciated the working exercises as the author was diligent in her attempt to help people.
Gives a decent blueprint on different types of charisma, as there isn't one, as the visionary one like Steve Jobs that easily comes to mind or authoritative like the many rulers in our history.
There are also other types of charisma that can be as impactful, like focus charisma, where you give your undivided attention to the other person and finding the interesting in each person who you come in contact with. Or kindness charisma, where you communicate to other people with warmth and empathy.
What is great about focus and kindness charisma that they are easier to master in a way and more useful in day to day life. As the author gives a lot of attention in the book to mindful and being present, which has impacted my life in a more meaningful way.
What's wonderful about this book, that it doesn't just talk about the subject, but also gives simple, actionable exercises on how to become more mindful and how to reduce anxiety in high-stress situations.
No one is born charismatic, it's a learnable skill and this book shows ways on how to cultivate it.
There are also other types of charisma that can be as impactful, like focus charisma, where you give your undivided attention to the other person and finding the interesting in each person who you come in contact with. Or kindness charisma, where you communicate to other people with warmth and empathy.
What is great about focus and kindness charisma that they are easier to master in a way and more useful in day to day life. As the author gives a lot of attention in the book to mindful and being present, which has impacted my life in a more meaningful way.
What's wonderful about this book, that it doesn't just talk about the subject, but also gives simple, actionable exercises on how to become more mindful and how to reduce anxiety in high-stress situations.
No one is born charismatic, it's a learnable skill and this book shows ways on how to cultivate it.
I stopped reading after a section on relieving uncertainty said to "imagine lifting all the weight of your problems on to God or the universe."
I'm a humanist and there is no God. So this lousy solution solves nothing.
This book could best be summarized as: Don't be a jerk and pay attention.
I'm a humanist and there is no God. So this lousy solution solves nothing.
This book could best be summarized as: Don't be a jerk and pay attention.
Definitely getting a reread. It did what I was told Dale Carnegie books would do.
If I were to describe The Charisma Myth in one word, it would be "practical".
I imagine that almost anyone can benefit from this useful guide, but it's very much written with people in business, management and politics in mind. It's not malicious or overly harmful, but her guidance tends to be focused on how to help you manipulate people. She assumes that your primary goals are convincing people that they want to promote you or invest in whatever business scheme you're pitching. As a teacher, TCM will help me have more control over my class, but it would have been nice to read about a greater variety of clients and scenarios. Her book could have resonated with more types of people if she had inserted examples of non-business-related situations.
Her writing style was irritating at times, reminiscent of a bland and platitude-filled self-help book. Her exercises also ranged from helpful to bizarre. In one of her exercises, she recommended carrying around a stack of one-dollar bills and ripping one every time you fail to break a bad habit. I was truly aghast at this wasteful and privileged suggestion.
Overall, the Charisma Myth is extremely practical, and although I couldn't bring myself to give it a higher rating, I could see myself reading parts of it again to re-absorb its lessons. Through her many exercises and step-by-step instructions, you will practice and develop skills that may bring you more "success" in social situations: whether that means being offered a job or making people around you feel listened to and invested in your personal success.
I imagine that almost anyone can benefit from this useful guide, but it's very much written with people in business, management and politics in mind. It's not malicious or overly harmful, but her guidance tends to be focused on how to help you manipulate people. She assumes that your primary goals are convincing people that they want to promote you or invest in whatever business scheme you're pitching. As a teacher, TCM will help me have more control over my class, but it would have been nice to read about a greater variety of clients and scenarios. Her book could have resonated with more types of people if she had inserted examples of non-business-related situations.
Her writing style was irritating at times, reminiscent of a bland and platitude-filled self-help book. Her exercises also ranged from helpful to bizarre. In one of her exercises, she recommended carrying around a stack of one-dollar bills and ripping one every time you fail to break a bad habit. I was truly aghast at this wasteful and privileged suggestion.
Overall, the Charisma Myth is extremely practical, and although I couldn't bring myself to give it a higher rating, I could see myself reading parts of it again to re-absorb its lessons. Through her many exercises and step-by-step instructions, you will practice and develop skills that may bring you more "success" in social situations: whether that means being offered a job or making people around you feel listened to and invested in your personal success.
Another DNF. Dull and repetitive, I found it lacking charisma.