HOW TO BE CHARISMATIC – The Art & Science of Being Irresistibly You

Description

Charisma has always felt like a mystery. Some people walk into a room and every head turns. Others speak, and silence falls. We call them “naturals,” as though they were born with a secret gift. But research in psychology and neuroscience shows something surprising: charisma is not magic, nor is it limited to movie stars or politicians. It is a skill — a blend of presence, energy, authenticity, and connection — that anyone can learn.

This book is about unlocking that skill. It is not about teaching readers to perform or manipulate. It is about helping them cultivate habits that make others feel valued, seen, and inspired. Across four parts, the book moves from inner mindset to outer skills, from daily habits to real-world action, showing how charisma can transform not just leadership but everyday life.

About The Author

Mukesh Jain is an IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, 1989 batch, with a distinguished career that spans various challenging assignments in both the Central and State Governments across multiple sectors.

He holds exceptional academic credentials, being a Gold Medallist in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from MANIT, Bhopal. He further pursued his MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, followed by a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, where he was also awarded the Edward Mason Fellowship. He later earned his PhD in Strategic Management from the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

His literary journey reflects his deep interest in the science of happiness and human potential. His book “A Happier You: Strategies to Achieve Peak Joy in Work and Life Using Science of Happiness” was honored with the Book of the Year Award in 2022. Following this success, his subsequent works—“A Masterclass in the Science of Happiness” and “Seeds of Happiness”—have also been received with wide appreciation.

Alongside his writing, Mukesh Jain serves as a visiting faculty at several leading business schools and reputed training institutes across India, sharing his insights on happiness, leadership, and strategic management.