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Verbal Judo : The Gentle Art of Persuasion

by George J. Thompson
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Persuade and communicate effectively using empathy.

Verbal Judo is an essential guide for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills, especially in situations involving conflict or confrontation. Through the use of empathy, the book teaches readers how to defuse potentially volatile situations and communicate their point of view effectively. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is its emphasis on the power of words and how one can use them to persuade and influence others. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills and become a better communicator in their personal and professional lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Verbal Judo : The Gentle Art of Persuasion

by George J. Thompson
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ISBN: 9780062107701
Authors: George J. Thompson
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2013-12-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Business, Philosophy
Related Topics: Personal Development, Business, Psychology, Leadership, Personal Development, Communication, Leadership, Self Help
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 5487 readers)

Description

"When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you're in control."Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies to successfully express your point of view—and take the lead in most disputes.This updated edition includes a new foreword and a chapter featuring Dr. Thompson's five universal truths of "human interaction":People feel the need to be respected People would rather be asked than be told People have a desire to know why People prefer to have options over threats People want to have a second chanceStop being frustrated and misunderstood. Stop finding yourself on the losing end of an argument. With Verbal Judo you’ll be able to have your say—and say what you mean.
 

Persuade and communicate effectively using empathy.

Verbal Judo is an essential guide for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills, especially in situations involving conflict or confrontation. Through the use of empathy, the book teaches readers how to defuse potentially volatile situations and communicate their point of view effectively. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is its emphasis on the power of words and how one can use them to persuade and influence others. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills and become a better communicator in their personal and professional lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.