Charisma

That one person

We All Know That One Person…

You wonder… Why are some people so charismatic and some… just not? You notice that… James repels customers while Jada pulls them in like a gigantic magnet. Amy seems so shifty. You just never know what to expect from her! Heather makes you feel very small every time you’re around her. And, darn it, you’ve worked hard to follow all of her directives! Everyone immediately likes Shin. […]

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What Word Comes To Mind When You Think Of Betty White?

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday, dear Betty Happy birthday to you! Yes, January 17th marks Betty White’s birthday, and it has officially been named “Betty White Day” in Oak Park, Illinois. When asked to describe Betty in one word, most people say something like:  Witty Entertaining Smart Sharp Charismatic Funny

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Reverse Engineer

Reverse Engineering Charisma

It was love at first viewing. On New Year’s Day, I started binge-watching– Bon Appetit’s,  “Reverse Engineering” with Chris Morocco. The premise. Supertaster Chris Morocco is challenged to recreate a recipe from a celebrity chef. The Catch? He is not allowed to see the food!  Chris can only use his four senses to recreate the dish. He is

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Pickle

Blah, blah, blah,…Pickle!

Blah, blah, blah,…Pickle! Blah, blah, blah,… Crackerjack! Blah, blah, blah,… Squirrel! I like you. And in order for you to like me, you need to know and trust me. We need to feel connected. One of the building blocks of connection involves the chemical oxytocin. This adorable little hormone (aptly nicknamed the cuddle hormone!), allows

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How to be INTERESTING!

How do they do it? They, meaning interesting people! And more importantly, if I buy Dos Equis, will I be more interesting? Score one for the Dos Equis marketing team… As a woman who has always been on the hunt for a confidence pill… or shot, or ointment, or perfume, or… I’ve always been intrigued

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