An example of Robert Fripp’s “Attributed” Charisma
(See the previous 2 THE Executive Speech Coach posts)
At the American Payroll Association’s Congress Pay Heroes we were lucky to have APA’s First Husband Patrick Obertin as our moderator and introducer. Over the years we have become friends. In 1969 Patrick bought In The Court of The Crimson King. He would be the first to admit he enjoys the “Attributed” Charisma of being involved in Robert Fripp’s session. We enjoyed the “Attributed” Charisma of his APA status helping us.
As part of our session “How to Be a Hero for More Than One Day” Patrick told the story of how he met and “rescued” his wife Linda Obertin APA’s 2009-10 APA President.
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Brother also says, “It is not necessary to be cheerful.
It is not necessary to feel cheerful.
But look cheerful.”
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