The Gentle Art Of Persuasion

Author : Chester Porter
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781741667950

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The Gentle Art of Persuasion by Chester Porter Pdf

The "Smiling Funnel Web" teaches you how to argue effectively! Much of life is spent in arguing, and most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded bars arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge, and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, and to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument.

Author : George J. Thompson, PhD
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780062031686

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Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson, PhD Pdf

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes. Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, "when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control." This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s "Five Universal Truths" of human interaction.

Author : Chester Porter
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781742743585

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The Gentle Art Of Persuasion by Chester Porter Pdf

The Gentle Art of Persuasion teaches you how to argue effectively! Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded pubs arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument. Learn from someone who knows how to get his point across in the most effective, and charming, way.

Author : Suzette Haden Elgin
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0880292571

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The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin Pdf

Most of us are under verbal attack everyday and often don't realize it. In "The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense" you'll learn the skills you need to respond to all types of verbal attack

Author : Aesop,Tristan Bolton,Wynkyn de Worde Society,Alembic Press (Oxford, England)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:499764107

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The Gentle Art of Persuasion by Aesop,Tristan Bolton,Wynkyn de Worde Society,Alembic Press (Oxford, England) Pdf

Author : Bob Burg
Publisher : Sound Wisdom
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768487008

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The Art of Persuasion by Bob Burg Pdf

The Art of Persuasion teaches you how to get what you want when you want it. You would love to have that ability, right? After studying some of the most successful men and women in modern history, author Bob Burg noticed how many common characteristics these people have—and shares them all with you. One trait that stands above all the rest is their ability to win people over to their way of thinking—they were all persuasive. Each of these life winners had a burning desire, coupled with great creativity, and a total, unshakable belief in their mission or cause. The Winning principles you will learn include: Making People Feel Important Everything is Negotiable Dealing with Difficult People Persuasion in Action What Sets You Apart from the Rest Nuggets of Wisdom Presented in everyday, clear, and often humorous language, The Art of Persuasion leaves an impression on you that will last a lifetime—filled with one success after another!

Author : George J. Thompson
Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039678482

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Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson Pdf

This book will help police officers and other contact professionals develop verbal strategies that can transform potentially explosive encounters into positive resolutions. It addresses the most difficult problems of the street encounter where quick thinking and spontaneous verbal response often make the difference between life and death. The author explores all kinds of confrontation rhetoric and offers both a theoretical and practical account of how to handle street situations. Following an introduction to the problems of street communication the author focues on five basic rhetorical elements perspective, audience, voice, purpose and organization. The principles and techniques described can be used in practically every verbal encounter. Each chapter includes case studies that give readers practice in developing rhetorical strategies for handling street encounters and dealing with the public. The final chapter provides a professional model for police officers. It presents a definition of the law enforcement profession that will command respect from the public and offer those in the profession a firm sense of identity.

Author : George J. Thompson,Jerry B. Jenkins
Publisher : William Morrow & Company
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0688122639

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Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson,Jerry B. Jenkins Pdf

A guide to improved communication shows readers how to avoid the most common conversational disasters, listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy, and use a simple, easily remembered strategy to communicate point of view. 75,000 first printing. $27,500 ad/promo.

Author : Edgar H. Schein
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609949839

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Humble Inquiry by Edgar H. Schein Pdf

Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people—especially those who report to us—we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down. To generate bold new ideas, to avoid disastrous mistakes, to develop agility and flexibility, we need to practice Humble Inquiry. Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, Schein contrasts Humble Inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits Humble Inquiry provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.

Author : Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365951367

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Verbal Aikido: The Gentle Art of Blending Then Redirecting by Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky Pdf

Many of the techniques in this manual comes from Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion, a series of techniques designed by Dr. George J. Thompson, Ph.D. (1941-2011). Dr. Thompson was one of the leading experts in verbal self-defense tactics & trained law enforcement agencies all over the world with his techniques. This manual is an updated version along with understanding & possessing what is known as "Disability Awareness" & how to identify people with many forms of disabilities from mental, physical, psychological, drug induced & more. I also talk about how to deal with the criminal mind & people with Psychological issues, how to deal with manipulation & how to avoid being set-up & manipulated, & even suicide prevention. This knowledge comes from my 20 yrs. of experience working in local, State & Government Security, Adult & Juvenile Corrections & Mental Health Treatment Facilities, 3 yrs. working with Special Needs Teens as a Para Professional Special Needs Teacher's Assistant, & 24 yrs. Martial Arts.

Author : G. Richard Shell,Mario Moussa
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1591841763

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The Art of Woo by G. Richard Shell,Mario Moussa Pdf

Explains that the selling of ideas is a matter of encouraging others to share one's beliefs in a guide for salespeople that invites readers to self-assess their persuasion personality and build on natural strengths.

Author : Jay Heinrichs
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781635652758

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How to Argue with a Cat by Jay Heinrichs Pdf

Learn how to persuade cats—the world’s most skeptical and cautious negotiators—with this primer on rhetoric and argument from the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for Arguing! Cats are skilled manipulators who can talk you into just about anything without a single word (or maybe a meow or two). They can get you to drop whatever you’re doing and play with them. They can make you serve their dinner way ahead of schedule. They can get you to sit down in an instant to provide a lap. On the other hand, try getting a cat to do what you want.... While it’s hard, persuading a cat is possible. And after that, persuading humans becomes a breeze, and that is what you will learn in this book. How to Argue with a Cat will teach you how to: · Hold an intelligent conversation—one of the few things easier to do with a cat than a human. · Argue logically, even if your opponent is furry and irrational. · Hack up a fallacy (the hairball of logic). · Make your body do the talking (cats are very good at this). · Master decorum: the art of fitting in with cats, venture capitalists, or humans. · Learn the wisdom of predator timing to pounce at the right moment. · Get someone to do something or stop doing it. · Earn any creature’s respect and loyalty.

Author : George J. Thompson
Publisher : Inst of Police Technology &
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Influence (Psychology)
ISBN : 1884566154

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Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson Pdf

Author : Sam Leith
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781847654250

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You Talkin' To Me? by Sam Leith Pdf

Rhetoric gives our words the power to inspire. But it's not just for politicians: it's all around us, whether you're buttering up a key client or persuading your children to eat their greens. You have been using rhetoric yourself, all your life. After all, you know what a rhetorical question is, don't you? In this updated edition of his classic guide, Sam Leith traces the art of argument from ancient Greece down to its many modern mutations. He introduces verbal villains from Hitler to Donald Trump - and the three musketeers: ethos, pathos and logos. He explains how rhetoric works in speeches from Cicero to Richard Nixon, and pays tribute to the rhetorical brilliance of AC/DC's "Back In Black". Before you know it, you'll be confident in chiasmus and proud of your panegyrics - because rhetoric is useful, relevant and absolutely nothing to be afraid of.

Author : Suzette Haden Elgin
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X001900985

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Success with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin Pdf

In this volume, the author extends her remarkable self-defense tactics against verbal abuse to the business world. Using fully dramatized scenarios that make effective business communications as exciting and suspenseful as a novel, she shows you how to quickly recognize verbal abuse ... gently defuse it ... and replace it with clear, courteous, effective communication.