Analytical Reading - First Stage

Question 1

What sort of book is it?

Answer 1

This is a practical book presenting a toolkit for developing “Charisma”.

Question 2

What is the book about?

Answer 2

The book argues that Charisma can be learnt and provides a method to do so.

Question 3

What are the major parts of the book?

Answer 3

The book starts by presenting the base of charismatic behavior: Presence, Power and Warmth. It then proceeds to identify the obstacles to these three requirements and offers solutions to overcome these obstacles (Ch.4). The following chapters (5-12) illustrate the use of charisma in specific settings. The book closes with the risks that come with the use of charisma.

Question 4

What is the problem the author is trying to solve?

Answer 4

Charisma is necessary to generate compliance and excitement in an organisation. Yet, it is not natural, nor is taught. OFC provides a toolkit grounded in a theoretical framework to develop that skill.