As we will find out today, Charisma has a kind of magic and it can have a dark side: A diligent and intelligent person with know-how can be disregarded for a leadership position in favor of a challenger who is merely charismatic, especially when times are uncertain–whether in business, politics, communities, organizations, or other difficult circumstances and situations.

Matthew Hutson, accomplished Science writer, author, and returning guest, lets us in on the fascinating stories and studies behind the charms and powers of CHARISMA. What Charisma ACTUALLY is will likely surprise you as much as it did me; AND 50% of the traits are GENETIC. Do you possess them? More importantly, can Charisma possibly be learned to optimize one's life and future? Find out how those experiments came out and how you can benefit.

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