The 10 Qualities of Charismatic People

Abridged
Author: Tony Alessandra, Ph.D.
Narrator: Tony Alessandra, Ph.D.
Genres: Self-help
Publisher: Nightingale-Conant Corp
Date: May 2002
Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 3/5
Formats:
  • CD

Overview

You walk into a room and notice a small group of people having an animated conversation. You're attracted to their energy, so you join them. But when one fellow turns to talk with someone else, the original group drifts apart, while that man quickly becomes the center of another high-energy discussion. Throughout the evening, you watch this person effortlessly draw others to him. What is it about this man that attracts others so readily? How does he always become the center of attention? The 10 Qualities of Charismatic People answers those questions.

With this informative program, you'll learn about or improve the following:

-Silent messages the foundations that underlie the signals you send out to others
-Your ability to speak well -- articalate your terrific ideas
-Your listening skills-keys to communicating and making others feel special
-Your persuasive talent-motivating others to follow your lead or adopt your ideas
-Flexibility-building bridges to others

Reviews (12)

Not quite what was promised

Written by Anonymous on August 24th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. The way the book is set up makes the "sessions" vague and difficult to follow. The primary points are also less than clear, and basically it came down to "be happy and be a good listener." That is certainly an over simplification, as there are 8 other concepts, but there is likely some better format or presentation for this kind of information.

Charismatic People

Written by Marianne Shymanik on January 13th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Even though the ideas on this CD are things I have heard more than once - it has helped me to reinforce my positive attitude. The author has a pleasant voice to listen to so that his ideas, even though are not new, make it easier to continue to improve positive attitude toward myself and others.

10 Qualities of Charismatic People

Written by Beverly Edgmon on December 2nd, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I listened to this book more than one time and think I could keep this CD in my library. It restates many things that are common to a study of this type, but indeed a great reminder and one that lifts our abilities.

A good one!

Written by EF Heyn from Vernon, NJ on November 13th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I like this CD set. Some of the ideas are pretty predictable, but others are original. They are well-presented, and the CD is motivational. It got me thinking about what I'm doing and things I could be doing better and gave me some good ideas to move in that direction. Overall, an excellent listen ..

10 Qualities of Charismatic People

Written by Richard Wyatt on July 14th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

i thought it was a good book with many hints about improve your personality, as dealing with realationships with people.

Pretty Good, but not the best

Written by Glen B from Lehi, UT on January 21st, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Worth getting, but only after Brian Tracy, Robert Kyosaki, and T. Maxwell's books

10 Qualities of Charismatic People

Written by Effie Forehand from Kemp, TX on December 28th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 3/5

This was an ok book, but it was geared more towards business meetings and giving lectures in my opinion. I skipped through some of it, just because it was hard to concentrate on the book without my mind wandering to other subjects. It didn't give examples of how to be charasmatic, which I like to hear examples of how to use the tools the book is giving you.

Maybe he ought to read his own book!

Written by Shane Nixon from Burlington, NC on October 7th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Though I am not sure it would help! There is no way this guy can spot charisma, heck he wouldn't know it if it bit him. It is interesting to ponder his theory that charismatic action can be learned, but beyond that, this book is not very good. Never got into it, never finished it. Just not a good one for me!

From a Wall Flower to High Energy

Written by Brent Farmer on August 9th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This was a very easy listening CD and very pratical. It definitely will make you a better person.

10 Qualities of Charismatic People

Written by Anonymous on July 16th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Save yourself the trouble of listening to this one. He spends the first half delivering promises about the content he does not deliver and telling you to look your best with good grooming and no distracting tics. His conclusion is to get yourself a personal coach (such as himself) because you can't take self improvement seriously without help. This one may be helpful if you believe that all your misunderstandings are due to your poor listening skills and want hear the principles of giving a speech.