The Laws of Charisma - 9780814415917

It's breathtaking to watch someone with charisma enter a room. The sound of their voice and their mere presence seem to have a captivating effect on everyone around them. It's as if an invisible field of energy surrounds them, mesmerizing others like a magical spell.

Your career, your relationships, and your income are all related to your ability to radiate this mysterious trait. But what is charisma? Is it something with which only a lucky charismatic few are born? Or is it something that can be learned?

Much more than simply charm, likability, presence, or passion, charisma allows you to build rapport instantly, inspire others, and influence them to your way of thinking, all while putting them at ease. In The Laws of Charisma, Kurt W. Mortensen, one of America's leading authorities on persuasion and influence, reveals the specific skills, traits, and attributes associated with charisma that you can learn, develop, and master.

Each chapter of The Laws of Charisma presents one of the thirty critical skills or traits essential to this enigmatic and powerful characteristic so often associated with those who are successful, well liked, and happy. The book provides both current and historical examples of how each component can be and has been used, how you can apply each one in your own life in any circumstance, and common blunders to watch out for, Mortensen also provides quotes that offer insight on each area of charisma, and in each chapter supplies you with a special Charisma Key that gives you something concrete that you can do and apply right away.

We all know charismatic people. They command our attention and we hang on their every word. Just meeting them makes us feel better. Imagine your success in life once you develop the ability to ride that same wave of positivity, momentum, and goodwill. The Laws of Charisma will give you the practical guidance, wisdom, and confidence to transform yourself and your entire life.