BOLD: 212 Charisma and Small Talk Tips to Engage, Charm and Leave a Lasting Impression

by Irvin Finau, Eli Stein (Illustrations), Tycho Press

Learn how to be charismatic from a book with charisma

Being charismatic is the holy grail of personality skills. But charisma is also one of the most challenging traits to develop and hone.

Unlike other books on charisma, BOLD doesn’t tell you who to be. It tells you what to do and shows you how to do it.

BOLD features a comprehensive and actually habit-forming list of tips, tricks and techniques that will turn you into a social genius, a master of the conversation, and an expert in attracting other people’s praise. And with its visual format and use of cartoons, jokes, and quotes, you will enjoy coming back to it again and again as you become the very definition of charisma.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Communication, Personal Development, Business

227 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 19, 2015

Reviews

[Youmna Yousif · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Megan-Woodruff · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely trite and superficial book. Really not informative or helpful.

[gg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, basic, a bit superficial. Would’ve given it a four except they gave a few HORRIBLE pieces of advice such as “judging people based on how they dress” and “fabricating a bit while tell stories to make them more interesting”

DO NOT JUDGE PEOPLE AND EXAGGERATE YOUR STORIES! That doesn’t make you charismatic, it makes you a butthead.

[Cell · Rating 2 out of 5]

本書相當薄，僅1萬字出頭
去掉文化差異的地方
剩下內容基本上屬於常識
在閱讀時很快就會失去耐心

[Duchess_Nimue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think of it as a "cute book," loaded with tips and phrases to keep in mind when communicating with others. The advices are mostly common sense, but worth reading in a bunch. There is a small amount of repetition, and I don't agree with some advices.
All in all, the book is a fun read which delivers exactly what it promises; tips to engage and charm.

[Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

About as dense as marshmallow fluff, it does what it says on the tin. This is exactly the kind of "self-help" book you'd expect to see in those rotating displays full of similar cheap "self-help" or "chicken soup" style books near the cashier at a major bookstore. It's not terrible. It's just not great, either.

(I received this book as part of a Humble Bundle collection of books.)

[Ahmed M. Abdallah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book contains some tips, etiquette rules and good advices to be more charismatic and bold, but as titles without engaging in the details.

So, many people say that the book is superficial and trite, but I see the positive side that we can consider this book as a good revision reference for the basic rules for who know a lot about the details of the charisma and manners that matter most.

[Richard Shank · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. A little short and light on details, but quick read as a result. Some things people pick up naturally through trial and error, especially in professional work environments and networking events. This book would be a pretty good primer for those types of events for new professionals. Healthy reminders on other topics and other social settings.

[Helfren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives 212 quick tips on charisma and small talk, like being warm and engaging others. The tips are simple and basic, mostly common sense stuff on manners and chatting. Some advice feels superficial or off, like judging dress or exaggerating stories. Still, it's a fast read with good reminders for social skills in teaching or tournaments. Worth a quick look if you want easy refreshers.

[Trista Gunderman · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book reads like a listicle. It is truly about the "tips" and doesn't really provide any depth regarding why they work or how to use them in a practical setting.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read.

[Jennifer Rouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reminder of how to interface with others. This book helps keep physical connections present in our ever evolving digital world.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of really great tips for anyone to be more courteous and interesting in social circles and to strangers. Good manners and caring about others goes a long way

[Ouassim · Rating 3 out of 5]

nothing new, but good insights.

[Nick Yee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straightforward advice packed with appropriately thought-provoking quotes

[Pauline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short little book I read looking for some quotes to add into an activity for a college class I teach. I'm not sure you can create charm -- I'd rather have people be themselves, but being "other- focused," polite, engaging and culturally sensitive is a good thing. Though reading for a purpose, I was reminded of areas in which I need growth. Good and quick read

[Lili · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old School

This very brief book is basically a manual of manners. All things I was already raised on. Afraid someone who really needs the basic mannerisms in here, it may be too late.
Personally if all of society spoke directly to you, opened a door and said thank you the world would be a better place.
Interesting.

[Myrna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should be required reading for every adult

This quick read gives valuable advice for anyone who is interested in refining impeccable manners professionally and socially. A book to read often as a refresher and reminder of one's admirable social graces.

[Margo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't bother

This was awful! It was simply a bunch of 1 sentence catch phrases with no actual useful information. Each page had a different sentence. For instance 1 page simply said "Be warm" but no where did it give any tips or hints on how to go about doing that.

[Frank Mio · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good if you have aspergers maybe.

For a book called BOLD it encourages you not to be. Just a list of social etiquette without much explanation or practical use, some good advice but also some bad.

[Mat · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I didn't find anything in this book earth-shattering, it was helpful to be reminded of some concepts and behaviors that, perhaps, I am not the best at and could stand to improve. With tips presented in bite-sized chunks, it made for an easy and quick read.

[Collette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that the ideas were straight-forward and based on honesty, kindness, and putting others first. Do unto others...

[Ann Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reminders

Perfect for folks new to the field. Pass it on to everyone you know professionally and personally. You are welcome!

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well it was a quick read anyway.

Lots of aphorisms, mottos and cliches, with a single paragraph or sentence on a page. Pretty much a waste of time.

[Marci Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

Very basic, but I was not surprised by that. The author and the reader would be better served by elaborating on the tips.

[Elle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly just common sense.

[alyssa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t even finish it.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit blunt, which I usually like... But like other raters have said, it's a lot of common sense stuff we should learn over time. Good reminders though.