Persuasion and Influence For Dummies

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Many people want to gain trust or support in business and throughout life, but the true skill is doing so in a charming fashion! Whether you’re convincing the boss about your much-deserved promotion or a busy restaurateur to offer a better table, the power of persuasion can help improve and increase your successes.

Elizabeth Kuhnke, author of the bestselling Body Language For Dummies, guides the reader through easy-to-implement techniques that can turn a timid person into someone bursting with self confidence and the ability to influence.

Topics covered will include:

The key elements in becoming more persuasive – body language, listening skills, using persuasive words and actionsFinding a common ground and establishing a connection with your audienceCapturing their attention and keeping them interestedPutting yourself across convincinglyGetting things done through othersIdentifying the type of person you’re dealing with – and responding in an appropriate manner

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470747374
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470747377
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.92 x 9.2 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,302,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,980 in Popular Applied Psychology #4,161 in Communication Skills
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