Charisma

"a gossip talks about others, a bore talks about himself, and a brilliant conversationalist talks about you."

i don't think it's "special powers", but my charisma comes from genuine interest in other people. i think that a person who genuinely (or falsely) asks about another person's life, wants to know that person, etc. will make the other naturally feel like being around this person, and that relationship paves the way for future influence (or manipulation).

i guess there's some manner of speaking (inflected, caring, body language) that's needed too.

and yeah, by posting like this, it goes against the original quote's message.

How ya doing, buddy?