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How to Speak Effectively is like a field-tested guide to the battlefield of social interactions. There is no fluff, and it dives directly into tips you can apply on a daily basis, that are realistic and non-theoretical. The truth is, there are a metric ton of small signals that determine whether or not people will want to engage with you. But how many of them do you know? This book will take you into the intricacies of conversation and show you how to clearly communicate, speak with influence, and always be heard.

Piensa rápido: sé calmado, divertido e ingenioso, ¡todo a la vez! Adiós silencios incómodos, hola agilidad conversacional.Con cualquier interacción, la charla ocurrente es casi siempre la meta final. Te permite (1) conectarte con quien sea, (2) escapar inmediatamente del modo charla aburrida y (3) fomentar un rápido entendimiento como si fuesen viejos amigos.Fluye como el agua con los giros conversacionales.

In The Science of Social Intelligence, you'll have over 30 studies, new and old, broken down in a way that answers the question, "How can I use this science in my everyday life?" Rely on findings from psychology, cognitive science, and behavioral economics, rather than one person's anecdotal advice of what works.

The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche.

How to Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you’ll encounter in daily conversation - stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We’re not all trying to become stand-up comedians, and this isn’t a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. These are little tips and tactics for you to become noticeably quick and clever.

Improve Your People Skills is a book of action that allows you to truly understand others and speak their language, no matter what it is. It will fundamentally change your approach to others and you’ll instantly understand where you’ve gone wrong. It goes beyond social intelligence and gives you a blueprint to the psychology of people.

Do you want to become more charming and likable - instantly? Or just make sure you can defend yourself verbally, and not be a doormat? Do you lose arguments, find yourself speechless, or get taken advantage of by others? Or do you just want to build meaningful connections and friendships quickly? Sounds like you need to learn as many conversation tactics as possible! In this book you'll learn 18 powerful techniques that can be used for everything under the sun.

Outsmart your lazy and undisciplined tendencies. Become a productivity machine and achieve your goals in record time. Procrastination is the monster that we are always running from. It lurks around every corner, and can completely sabotage your life. But you can learn to defeat it every time. A blueprint for getting into motion from a complete standstill. Understand and defeat your psychological blocks. The Science of Getting Started is a deep dive into our tendency to push things until the last minute possible.

Finally get what you deserve, and stop “letting it slide” - without guilt, fear, or awkward tension. Saying no - just thinking about it sounds awkward, right? But that’s the barrier between you living your own life, and living for others. Get what you want, starting immediately. Stop sacrificing your own needs. Quit the agreeableness and accommodation habit.

Learn conversational agility to think quickly on your feet, be incredibly smooth, funny, and clever - all at once. Goodbye awkward silences! No matter where you lie on the spectrum of awkward to engaging, witty banter is always the end goal - and it should be. Witty banter, and all the steps that lead to it, allows you to disarm and connect with anyone, immediately exit boring small talk mode, and instantly build rapport.

The key behind communication - it's not about what you say. It's how you shut up. Empathy and listening - they sound easy, but you know that most people you meet on a daily basis can't do it. So what's the deal? Mindful listening is the skill behind deep relationships. This book is about a skill that isn't complex, but also not easy. It's a book about relationships and what drives them - what lets you into people's hearts.

Utilize the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive findings in psychological science to simply make people want to be around you. The Science of Likability takes over 60 seminal, scientific, and psychological studies, and breaks them down into real, usable guidelines and tips to create the presence you have always wanted. Learn how to take advantage of people's memories for your sense of charm; the power of equity in relationships and friendships; a literal formula for "friendship chemistry"; and so much more!

Beyond simple small talk: what to say and when to say it to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression. Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation - good and bad. Whatever your conversational goal, you’ll find tactics to put you in a winning position - in a literal sense with arguments, and in a figurative sense with making friends. You can never underestimate the power of a simple conversation.

Deja tu adicción a que todos te aprueben y aprende a ser menos «amable».¿Mantienes la boca cerrada por miedo a caer bien a la gente? ¿Sientes que necesitas agradar y servir para mantenerte en tus círculos sociales? Tienes la necesidad de complacer y todas las creencias relacionadas.Evita que la amargura, el resentimiento y la ansiedad digan siempre que sí.Para de complacer a la gente es una mirada franca a las tendencias de las personas complacientes: de dónde vienen, cómo se manifiestan y exactamente qué hacer con ellas.

In The Science of Likability, you'll get all that and more. I've taken 27 seminal scientific and psychological studies and broken them down, so you can use their findings to your advantage. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others.

Do you struggle to hold eye contact? Does it make you feel unconfident, uncomfortable, and self-conscious? Or do you just want to appear more charismatic and confident? Then Superhuman Eye Contact has the insightful tips and innovative exercises you need to become an eye contact expert - overnight.

The Power of E.Q. is as practical as a book can be. You will get techniques to use immediately on the people around you, and you will suddenly realize how much you have been missing! You will gain a deep understanding of emotional intelligence and the small signs behind what people are thinking and feeling. Imagine how much more easily you could make friends or befriend business partners if you could analyze them better.

Do you want to exude a presence that captivates people? Be memorable and make better impressions? Do you want to make people stand up and notice when you enter a room?

Introvert Survival Tactics is going to shed light on exactly how you function and how to use your tendencies to your advantage - social survival tactics for your most demanding social obligations. Introvert Survival Tactics takes you on a tour of self-discovery and allows you to understand your exact wiring. You’ll be armed with specific and actionable survival and party tactics to get the most out of your social energy and make an impact every time.

The Art of Impactful Communication is about the most important skill you can ever possess: how to clearly communicate your thoughts and feelings, and receive the same from others. It sounds simple, but then you realize that every day is filled with misunderstandings, passive-aggression, missed opportunities, and emotional outbursts. Why? Genuine communication that leads to long-lasting relationships is rare, and it’s not easy to discover the gaps that hold us back.