> but I have only a vague idea of why it works. When it does, it can be really potent, though it can be be incredibly hard to get The top reference in the arti

> but I have only a vague idea of why it works. When it does, it can be really potent, though it can be be incredibly hard to get The top reference in the article is the book The Charisma Myth (really highly recommend it) In that book, Olivia Fox-Cabane (the author), explains that we are subconsciously attuned to the cues of charisma. It's essentially an instinctive trait that we are wired with. Hence, it is very easy for people to detect charisma, and it is pretty much impossible to fake charisma So then, a good way to develop charisma, is to change the way you feel internally. Essentially develop the ability to "feel charismatic", and then your body will reflect it outwardly, which will make people notice it, which will make them treat you like a charismatic person, which will make you feel charismatic, thus creating a virtuous cycle The book has many exercises to bootstrap the process and develop the skills to be more charismatic. They really do work, but also require plenty of practice