Captivate

The Science of Succeeding with People

De: Vanessa Van Edwards

Narrado por: Vanessa Van Edwards

Do you wish you could decode people? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date or your networking partner? You need to know how people work.

As a human behavior investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our behavior patterns in her lab—and she’s cracked the code. In Captivate she shares a wealth of valuable shortcuts, systems and behavior hacks for taking charge of their interactions at work, at home, and in any social situation. These aren’t the people skills you learned in school. This is the first comprehensive, science backed, real life manual on human behavior and a completely new approach to building connections.

Just like knowing the right formulas to use in chemistry, or the right programming language to write code, the hacks in this book are simple ways to solve for people. For example:

· The Social Game Plan: Every party, networking event and social situation has a predictable map – discover how to work a room and the sweet spot for making the most connections.
· The 7 Microexpressions: Learn how to speed-read the 7 universal facial expressions and how they can be used to predict people’s emotions.
· Conversation Sparks: All conversations can be hacked—if you know how certain words generate dopamine in the people you meet.

When you understand the laws of human behavior you can get along with anyone, and your influence, impact, and income will increase as a result. What’s more, you will improve your interpersonal intelligence, make a killer first impression, and build rapport quickly and authentically in any situation—negotiations, interviews, parties, and pitches. You will never interact in the same way again.

*Bonus PDF included with quizzes, graphs, and illustrations.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Everything Vanessa does is captivating, but this book is her masterpiece. Nearly every page contains surprising insights and practical tips to help you succeed more in life.”
—CHRIS GUILLEBEAU, author of The Happiness of Pursuit and host of Side Hustle School

“If you’ve ever thought ‘I hope they have a dog at this dinner party so that I don’t have to talk to anyone,' read this book. Hello Captivate, good-bye awkward moments.”
—JON ACUFF, author of Do Over

“There is a big difference between faking your way into building relationships and deeply un­derstanding the science of what makes people tick so that you can naturally and effectively connect with them. Captivate teaches this science in a fun and accessible way, so that you apply the learning in your everyday life, growing your network, influence, and impact.”
—PAMELA SLIM, author of Body of Work

“This book is rewarding regardless of your level of skill in getting along with others.”
—ART MARKMAN, PhD, coauthor of Brain Briefs

“Captivate is packed full of useful information for anyone interested in improving their social skills—it’s a must read.”
—JOE NAVARRO, former FBI agent, body language expert, and author of What Every BODY is Saying

“In Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards has not only decoded the secret formula for what makes people tick, she also explains how to harness and put the latest people science into action.”
—JORDAN HARBINGER, founder of The Art of Charm

“Full of helpful tips, actionable anecdotes, and fascinating research, Captivate is the consummate wingman (or woman)—a book you’ll hear whispering in your ears, giving you social superpowers.”
—JENNY BLAKE, author of Pivot

“Vanessa Van Edwards is pure gold, and this book is an invaluable guide to harnessing the science of what makes people tick. A must read if you want to use its power for good inside your company, cause, or career.”
—CHASE JARVIS, CEO of CreativeLive

Fabulous book!

I found this book entertaining and highly informative. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to take their relationships to the next level.

-Eh

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this book to a friend. It's not crappy, it's not great, it's an OK book. I like the authors enthusiasm and she is relatable but I just didn't run to the car after work to hear more as I have with other books in this genre.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

wrapped up nicely

Have you listened to any of Vanessa Van Edwards’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

n/a

Was Captivate worth the listening time?

I listen during my commute. Did I get something out of it? Yes

Any additional comments?

If you are out of the books you're really interested in and need to burn a credit, this isnt a bad way to spend it. You may learn some things but if you're looking for that ""wow" feeling, look elsewhere.

Very helpful real world applications

I really liked it. Filled with practical real world situations and advice. Effective additions of psychology concepts.

enjoying Vanessa's advice<br />

i listened to this book through a half-nap, enjoyed it thoroughly and learned much! 😊😃😊

Great information!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone who has to meet a lot of people.