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What does it mean?
Charisma or charm is portrayed as an innate ability associated with magical beings.
In plain terms
Charm is considered a true gift of fairies.
What can you take from it?
Charm is seen as a powerful natural ability.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal dynamics
  • social influence
  • storytelling

Putting it to work

  • cultivating charm
  • understanding influence

Questions to consider

  • Is charm natural or learned?
  • How do you influence others?

Another view

It suggests charm is magical rather than learned or relational.

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