Leadership · 20 min
The Charisma Myth
By Olivia Fox Cabane
This episode reveals charisma not as an innate gift, but as a learnable skill built on presence, power, and warmth, accessible to anyone willing to cultivate it.
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Leadership
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Charisma, Influence, Presence, Communication
Who it is for
If you've ever felt that magnetic connection is a mysterious gift others possess, this can help you understand how to cultivate genuine presence and influence in any interaction.
The author
Olivia Fox Cabane, a former Stanford and Yale lecturer, demystifies charisma by breaking it down into practical, learnable behaviors, drawing on neuroscience and behavioral economics to show anyone how to cultivate it.
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