As one of the world's premier business consultants and personal success experts, Brian Tracy has devoted his life to helping others achieve things they never dreamed possible. Now, in his latest book, he gives readers the key they need to open any door...and get whatever they want, every time.
The Power of Charm gives readers proven ways to become more captivating -- and persuasive -- in any situation. With his trademark directness, Tracy shows readers what charm can do, and how they can use simple methods to immediately become more charming and dramatically improve their social lives and business relationships. Readers will learn how to:
* capture people's trust and attention within the first few seconds of meeting
* win the support of others who can help them achieve their goals
* master body language and advanced listening techniques
* sell more of their products or services
* deliver powerful and engaging talks and presentations
* improve their negotiation skills
* get paid more and promoted faster
With The Power of Charm, readers will develop greater confidence and self-esteem and learn how to naturally create rhythm and harmony with others. It's a unique and powerful guide filled with proven techniques for making dreams come true -- in business and in life!
Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.
Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.
He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California.
His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
The Power of Charm is a book written for business professionals, who want to give themselves a bit of a leg up, by increasing their charm potential.
I found the book to be interesting, but it also flirts with the line between charming and manipulating. I suppose we could ask ourselves if, at the end of the day, there is any difference between the two.
Personally, I think there is.
In my mind, charm is unrehearsed, natural and springs from a genuine interest in others. Manipulation is ego-driven scheming. But, both can get you what you want.
I'm torn as to how this book actually fell on that scale. Some of the exercises feel like charm practices- others, like manipulation strategies.
Essentially, Brian Tracy and Ron Arden give listening and speaking tips to better understand whoever it is you're interacting with. There's nothing all that manipulative about polishing your communication skills.
On the other hand, in the chapter entitled: "Do Your Homework" in which the authors say, "Anytime you are getting together with someone, socially or professionally, whom you particularly want to impress, do your homework. Learn what you can about that person before you actually meet. It's the best way to be charming and interesting to others." pg 107. It didn't sit so well with me.
Here's why- Tracy gives the following story as an example: "I learned of a successful business owner with a crack sales team who was discontented with the company he was representing. ... In asking around, I discovered that he was heavily into numerology and made all his decisions based on the numbers of the birth dates of potential business partners... One of his first questions of me was my birthday. I was prepared. I told him that it was a certain day, month, and year that added up to a 'lucky number' for business relationships. ... The preparation was the key." pg 108.
That smacks to me of manipulation rather than charm. What do you think?
On the other hand, I seriously appreciated the tips on how to become a better conversationalist. I've got some work to do there.
Generally, I let my fast-talking husband take the lead in social conversations because he always has something to say. I see now how that may be a disservice to others who may want to get to know me better.
"The Secret of Charm: The deepest craving of human nature is the need to feel valued and valuable. The secret of charm is therefore simple: make others feel important." pg 12.
It is as simple and powerful as that. I'd also recommend being kind. The world could use more charm and kindness.
Recommended for readers who understand the difference between charm and manipulation. I'm not sure that includes me, but I've already read it so... sorry.
it was a very good book, especially for those who have a bit power charm and want to make it stronger But for those who are not seductive at all and are socially very weak, I wouldn't say this book is useful, but useful, provided that the sentences in this book are applied or acted in real society. Overall, Brian Tracy's books are more for those who are socially high and want to become stronger. But never reading a book alone gives man the power of attraction or the power of expression ... The important thing is to be more in the real community and not be alone and always in the communities to learn these faster.
The down-side is that there was nothing new, unique, or profound in this book. The upside is that it is short and super easy to read. So if this is the first book your are reading on this subject, you might be happy with this choice.
I was more annoyed with the layout of the book. There was so much empty space on the pages that with different editing, it could probably be a 75 page book! Perhaps they were trying to make it look more substantial.
This is book is actually really good: it covers the classic "ingredients" for being charming. It is easy to read and not too long.
Room for improvement: a) in my opinion humour plays a role in charm. Unfortunately, this has not been covered at all. b) There are plenty of better books on individual "skills" (e.g. listening skills are much better covered in "just listen" or "crucial conversations") c) It teaches an outside-in approach, which is dangerous as it can make you come across as incongruent. I would rather focus on the right mind-set and attitudes and let the tone of voice and behaviours arise from there...
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Book Title: The Power of Charm: How to Win Anyone Over in Any Situation Author: Brian Tracy听 & Ron Arden Format: Kindle
Book Title: The title of the book ' The Power of Charm: How to Win Anyone Over in Any Situation ' is elusive and conceptual.
Book Cover: The cover image of the book is an abstract image with squares and blocks with bright colors. Each square can be considered as one block of the theory that is explained in the chapters inside the book that explain how to charm anyone and what is it to charm.
About the author: Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational public speaker and self-development author. He is the author of over seventy books that have been translated into dozens of languages. His popular books are Earn What You're Really Worth, Eat That Frog!, and The Psychology of Achievement.
About the book: In The Power of Charm, personal success expert Brian Tracy gives readers the tools they need to become more captivating and persuasive in any situation. From mastering body language to energizing negotiation skills鈥昦nd everything in between鈥晅his powerful book shows how anyone can become more charming, and make their greatest dreams come true.
An extremely accessible and affordable new book by Tracy on a personal success topic he has never written on before. Brian's most popular success books, such as Focal Point and Goals, focus on a single simple skill or behavior. In fact, Eat that Frog is his top seller, and it鈥昹ike The Power of Charm鈥昳s a short, affordable little book...and it has sold, and sold!
My review: To be successful in life, communication is very important. Be it verbal or non-verbal or even gestures. It is also important how to deal with people to be successful in life. Here comes the act of charming people around you. It is also important to be with someone who likes you instantly, remember and be with.
听The act of charming anyone starts with a simple step and that is the eye-contact. The better the eye-contact the better the number of contacts you make. In this book, Author Brian very interestingly categorized how to charm a woman, a man, and a group. The tips and tricks given in every chapter if followed, there is no single doubt that a person can turn himself into an extremely pleasing personality. A pleasing personality is not just confined to the physical traits but the way of communication. This very point is explained in a fascinating manner.
This book can be read by young adults to a professional who really wants to rule the world. There is a refreshing feeling after completing the book and the author assures you to taste success after reading this. The book can be used as a quick and comprehensive guide to embracing the art of charming.
What I like: 1. The book very clearly explains how to communicate effectively be it in the life of the profession 2. The examples given while explaining the topics are attractive 3. The author's sense of creativity and grip on the subject is very well reflected
What I didn't like: Nothing to dislike!
Narration: With a very easy language,听 Author Brian Tracy has very well presented the activities and tactics of charming anyone.
Language & Grammar: A very simple and lucid language with good vocabulary is used in the book.
My Final Verdict: Very effective book
Book Title: 4/5 Book Cover: 4/5 Inside the book: 4/5 Narration: 4/5 Language & Grammar: 4/5 Final Rating: 4/5
Thought it was a fascinating book, mostly because it's quite different from lots of others. I especially liked his discussion on European psychological thought and how changing your behavior can result in a change to your mood/attitude. I liked his multiplicity of practical suggestions for body positioning and other behaviors that can help you become more interested in a person that you are conversing with. I thought it was a very practical book that can help even the most socially challenged of us.
I usually love reading books from Brian Tracy. His books have a lot of interesting stories to illustrate his points and they give the reader the impression that some research time has gone into them. "The Power of Charm", however, leaves the reader with a feeling that not a lot of time went into the writing of this book.
Everything in the book is so basic, nothing new. Each point could have been stated in one sentence, making the entire book a few pages long, but that wouldnt have been a book. I don't say this to be overly negative, it's just that if you've read more than two books on communication skills, you've already learned 99% of this book. If, however, you are totally new to this kind of reading, you may find the book useful.
Well, I really like the tips found in the book, I think most of them are the fundamentals of the charming personality but I can't give it 4 or 5 stars, because I dislike business authors like Brian Tracy, I find them to be so hungry for money that they write books in a cold way just to sell them to you so you can learn their manipulating social skills, They aren't really authentic and you can feel that from their books.
The book was quick and easy to read. I enjoyed the tools and examples to consider when practicing. I wasn鈥檛 completely convinced on some things, but still got a lot of value. I鈥檝e got some practicing to do on both listening and being a conversationalist. I can see some of this working in both my personal and professional life.
Waste of Time, maybe it's good for spending your time while you are in a bus boared but no specific value is included. I won't this to anyone although it's only 136 pages.