The Charisma Matrix

What's your favorite video? Let me know on IG @charismamatrix. In this weeks video, we discuss the importance of standing up for yourself, even on a micro level, and why it's important to your overall self-confidence. Q&A: What do you do when someone tries to clown on you by taking your hat?

I made a phone call last week to a store and ran into a confrontation with an employee. I felt he was rude and in this podcast I broke down how I handled it and why it was important that I do so. Video: A new study came out indicating that your kid's social skills are nearly as important as their academic aptitude for success. Q&A: Do people like Chris Pratt internalize their swag? Enjoy!

Striking up a conversation with a stranger can be easier said than done if you don't understand the dynamics behind it. The story today takes place at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and walks you through the nuances of saying hello to someone. Video: What does your resting face say about you? Also, how does your interpretation of other peoples neutral faces impact your perception of them? Q&A: Whats the right move to make when you make eye contact with someone across a big table, but it would be inappropriate to start a conversation then and there. Enjoy!

Some people can be tough to deal with, regardless of your social skill. I ran into someone like this while shopping this week. Learn how to not only deal with people like this but when to cut the chord and call them out in this weeks podcast. Video: An overview of the longest study on happiness ever conducted and tips you can use to take advantage of the findings. Q&A: How do you get the attention of a friend or acquaintance when you show up to an event and they are already locked into a conversation?