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The Charisma Effect: How to Make a Powerful and Lasting Impression
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The Charisma Effect: How to Make a Powerful and Lasting Impression

by Andrew Leigh
January 2009
Beginner
256 pages
3h 52m
English
Pearson
Content preview from The Charisma Effect: How to Make a Powerful and Lasting Impression

Chapter 8. Demeanour

 

If you are a pop star or an eccentric millionaire you probably do not need to worry much about your general appearance and manner – your demeanour. But if you are neither, then it can seriously affect your personal impact.

Demeanour is a handy, if rather posh, word for your manner. This includes how your carry yourself, your grooming, general appearance and image. Each has an influence on how people experience you and each may need some attention as part of making sure you make the best of being yourself.

For example, in an eight-year battle over patent infringement the judges complained that an expert witness potentially lost all credibility ‘due to shifty eyes and ...

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