- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (22 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0273717219
- ISBN-13: 978-0273717218
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Everyone knows someone they would describe as “charismatic”. They always make a strong and lasting first impression, have an air of confidence and a true presence. They build good rapport with people, make an impact and are remembered. How do they do this? Is there something they know or do differently to the rest of us? What makes them this way?
People aren’t born with charisma, it is a learned skill. The Charisma Effect helps you to develop your interpersonal skills so you too can make an impact immediately.
Drawing lessons from a successful and long-running two-day personal development programme, this is a tried, tested and trusted formula that reveals everything you need to be charismatic.
About the Author
Andrew Leigh has worked as a senior manager for extended periods in both the public and the private sectors. He founded and built his own development company, Maynard Leigh Associates, and he has also spent several years as a feature writer on The Observer. Andrew Leigh has had many books published in management and business skills categories around the world, including 20 ways to Manage Better, (which has been in print for 21 years), Perfect Decisions, and Leading Your Team.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is a confused attempt to impart what charisma is. My guess is that the authors have simply assembled a bunch of material that they have gleaned from elsewhere (I'm sorry authors if that's not true - that's just my impression). I didn't feel that there was anything new or unexpected or even useful that I could use. Perhaps I'm not the right audience for the book as the previous reviewer seems to have loved the book.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has very little to offer.
It says 'Confidence' but what about those Shy celebrities like Beyonce and Jeniffer Aniston who have an 'air' of shyness about them, which seems to BE their Charisma!
It says articulation, this one I will not disagree with, the way you speak is much more important than the words you use, for the most part...Then there's a lot of rubbish about how many big words you know and so and so forth....
Here's the TRUTH about what Charisma REALLY is...CHILD-LIKENESS.
Charismatic people are like 'grown up children', Their outlook is one of awe, excitement, passion, joy, desire to explore and discover, enjoyment of meeting new people...What does this sound like...A CHILD?
To be more Charismatic, just stop taking life so seriously, so ADULT-LIKE. Be a little more open, playful, cute and fun....Be full of hope, excitement, optimism...What you see in Barack Obama....Is everything you not wish to be..but what you USED to be.
PS: There's no real science or research to back up the claims, either.
It says 'Confidence' but what about those Shy celebrities like Beyonce and Jeniffer Aniston who have an 'air' of shyness about them, which seems to BE their Charisma!
It says articulation, this one I will not disagree with, the way you speak is much more important than the words you use, for the most part...Then there's a lot of rubbish about how many big words you know and so and so forth....
Here's the TRUTH about what Charisma REALLY is...CHILD-LIKENESS.
Charismatic people are like 'grown up children', Their outlook is one of awe, excitement, passion, joy, desire to explore and discover, enjoyment of meeting new people...What does this sound like...A CHILD?
To be more Charismatic, just stop taking life so seriously, so ADULT-LIKE. Be a little more open, playful, cute and fun....Be full of hope, excitement, optimism...What you see in Barack Obama....Is everything you not wish to be..but what you USED to be.
PS: There's no real science or research to back up the claims, either.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I admit that the title sounded intriguing. Charisma is one of those qualities that I think most of us would like to have more of. The content of the book failed to deliver though. I started reading the book but got bored by about page 30. I started to realise that the book wasn't imparting any useful information so I changed tactic and started flicking through the book instead. I wanted to find some nuggets of useful information but couldn't find much that didn't already echo what I already know.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Warning: This Book Needs Your Commitment
This book is an excellent self help book. It helped me develop myself so that people listened to me more and now pay far more interest in my opinion. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. W. Evans
Catchy but misleading title because it's too focused on the workplace
I'm not interested in impressing my boss.
I want to develop my charisma to serve me on all levels of my life.
It started off promising. Read more
I want to develop my charisma to serve me on all levels of my life.
It started off promising. Read more
Published 15 months ago by jdjohnjd
Thank you
It was great to read a book with clear concise exercises. This book has helped me to understand how impactful being authentic in the workplace can be. Thank you.
Published 17 months ago by Caroline
Good
I've received the book quite soon and I've enjoyed it so much that i'll have another book from the same author soon
Published 21 months ago by Recomended
Fantastic Read!!! Five stars!!!
This was such an easy-to-read, interesting and helpful book. No matter how much charisma you think you have, this will help you become aware of the effect you have and to... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by A. Chew
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