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Cues

By: Vanessa Van Edwards
Narrated by: Vanessa Van Edwards
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Publisher's summary

For anyone who wants to be heard at work, earn that overdue promotion, or win more clients, deals, and projects, the best-selling author of Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares her advanced guide to improving professional relationships through the power of cues.

What makes someone charismatic? Why do some captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? If you have ever been interrupted in meetings, overlooked for career opportunities or had your ideas ignored, your cues may be the problem - and the solution.

Cues - the tiny signals we send to others 24/7 through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection - have a massive impact on how we, and our ideas, come across. Our cues can either enhance our message or undermine it.

In this entertaining and accessible guide to the hidden language of cues, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. You’ll learn:

  • Which body language cues assert, “I’m a leader, and here’s why you should join me.”
  • Which vocal cues make you sound more confident
  • Which verbal cues to use in your résumé, branding, and emails to increase trust (and generate excitement about interacting with you)
  • Which visual cues you are sending in your profile pictures, clothing, and professional brand

Whether you're pitching an investment, negotiating a job offer, or having a tough conversation with a colleague, cues can help you improve your relationships, express empathy, and create meaningful connections with lasting impact. This is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone who wants to be more influential.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing charts and exercises.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Vanessa Van Edwards (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A must-have guide to becoming an unstoppable force. Packed with tactical, useful information, Van Edwards distills years of research to help you become more confident, influential, and respected. Read this book and learn how to amplify your power while remaining true to yourself.” (Mel Robbins, New York Times best-selling author of The High 5 Habit)

“If your goal is to level up your communication and deepen your relationships, Van Edwards is the expert you’ve been looking for.” (Tom Bilyeu, cofounder of Quest Nutrition and the cofounder and host of Impact Theory)

“A delightful decoder ring for the subtle social signals you’re missing.” (Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth)

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Wonderful book! Wonderful woman. :-)

I don’t know, maybe it’s an engineer thing. But I have always struggled to be able to identify or pick up on ANY social cues. And as a highly competent person, I always figured if people had an issue, they would freaking speak up or tell me… But as I’ve learned through much of this book, looking at peoples cues, they are often nervous or don’t agree, but people rarely voice disagreements or discontent. I have also learned that I am sabotaging my own competence with nervous cues of my own. so many wonderful insights of things that I had never noticed, and Vanessa bundles it together in such a easy to understand way! This has helped me more than you realize and I am just so thankful for your passion, and research, and years of work put into this. Thank you Vanessa! You are a jewel!

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Excellent

I always felt that I had a good sense of social skills, so hearing that scientific studies support much of what I already knew was very gratifying. On the way of course, I learned many more cues that I hadn't considered, which expanded my social knowledge. Having Vanessa as the reader absolutely helped too, as she used exactly the proper tone of voice and inflections relevant to making each topic clear. I find it hard to believe that there isn't plenty in this book that everyone could learn from.

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excellent resource for anyone business or personal

The speaker is highly engaging and provides tons of value to all people in all walks of life. definitely worth the read

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Way to go, Vanessa!

Warmth & competence... this book teaches and demonstrates both. ♥️👠

Thank you for the inspiration & learning! Well done! To your success!

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I had my doubts but it was worth the buy

I listen to the book one time and already picked up on some of the skills and tips to use in my daily life i would recommend this book for anybody that wants to better themselves. The audio was so great! I am going to purchase the physical book take better notes and pick up more skills and tips that I most likely missed.

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Fabulous!!

The second book of Vanessa’s that I have listened to and absolutely enjoyed! The content is so packed full of life changing skills that I am going to take extra time pouring over the accompanying pdf and will likely re-listen to the audiobook. Vanessa does an even better job of reading this book over her last book (she did way better than just about any audiobook book reader I have heard). No one is beyond learning how to better impact the people and the world around them! 🌟 Listen away!!

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Exceptionally Engaging Book! Very Informative!

I purchased the Audible version of CUES. I loved it! Not only was it tremendously helpful, but also it was fun to listen to. Not once did II "zone out" while listening. Vanessa Van Edwards is a pleasure to learn from!

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Very insightful!!

Great tips to not only give you an advantage in communication but to fuel your negotiation and secure your relationships.

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Great subject and very well presented

This book is a must have for anyone looking to grow in their ability to communicate.

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Enjoyed. It’s already making a difference.

I liked the content and the bonuses. The tools in this book helped me immediately with both personal and professional interactions.

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