Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (September 19, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 007141858X
ISBN-13: 978-0071418584
From getAbstract.com
- Why the way you say something is as important as what you say
- How to communicate skillfully
- How to use "body language" and related techniques to send out positive, winning messages about yourself
"Language most shews a man: Speak, that I may see thee." The great English dramatist and poet Ben Jonson wrote these words in the seventeenth century. They are as true today as they were then. People evaluate you by the words you use and the way you use them. Of course, people also make judgments based on your body language, dress style, attitude, facial expressions and similar criteria that immediately register at a subconscious level. This outstanding book will put you well on your way to becoming a more attractive personality as it reveals the secrets that drama and speech coaches, sales trainers, communication consultants, psychologists and other behavioral experts employ to help their clients become more charismatic, dynamic and appealing. The famous journalist and social critic H.L. Mencken once wrote, "Before a man speaks, it is always safe to assume that he is a fool. After he speaks, it is seldom necessary to assume it." This cynical maxim may be true for many – but certainly not for those who study this book. It is chock-full of wonderful insights and proven techniques – a whopping 92 in all – that you can use to become the type of person that others admire. getAbstract recommends putting its valuable lessons to use.
About the author
Leil Lowndes writes and lectures extensively on communication, and acts as a personal communications coach for Fortune 500company executives and employees.Other Reviews
'Does what is says on the tin, with heaps of helpful tips for developing ease in social situations.' Time Out --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Book
"You'll not only break the ice, you'll melt it away with your new skills."--Larry King
"The lost art of verbal communication may be revitalized by Leil Lowndes."--Harvey McKay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten
Leil Lowndes' How to Talk to Anyone offers101 time-tested hints, tips, and techniques for confidently communicating with others. A bestselling author and renowned communications consultant, Lowndes focuses on ice-breaking skills and communication techniques that are proven successful when making a positive first impression, establishing instant rapport and credibility, and more.
Packed with basic, no-nonsense advice and solid research evidence about which techniques work best in which areas, How to Talk to Anyone show readers how to:
* Make small talk not so small
* Use body language to captivate an audience
* Look like you know what you're talking about--even when you don't
Become a master communicator and succeed in life, love, and business
Have you ever admired those successful people who seem to have it all? You see them chatting confidently at parties and being listened to in business meetings. They're the ones with the best jobs, nicest parties, and most interesting friends.
But wait a minute. They're not necessarily smarter than you or even better looking. What it comes down to is their more skillful way of communicating with other people. Now How to Talk to Anyone reveals the secrets of successful communication. With Leil Lowndes's ninety-two easy and effective techniques, you will discover how to become a master communicator in life, love, and business.
Combining the latest research with Leil's trademark wit and warm-hearted observations of human foibles, How to Talk to Anyone shows you how to:
Make an unforgettable entrance and meet the people you want to meet
Sound like an insider in any crowd, no matter how little you have in common
Use body language to captivate audiences of all sizes
Work a party the way a politician works a room
Always come across confident, credible, and charismatic wherever you are
About the Author
Leil Lowndes is among today's most sought-after communication consultants and the author of the international bestsellers How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You and How to Be a People Magnet.
