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| body language hand in pocket: What Every BODY is Saying Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins, 2009-10-13 OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to speed-read people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. You will discover: The ancient survival instincts that drive body language Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world. |
| body language hand in pocket: Understanding Body Language Scott Rouse, 2021-01-05 Become more successful in every interaction by learning to read body language Scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. With Understanding Body Language, you'll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication so you can make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day. Start by learning how to properly observe people so you can uncover their subtle nonverbal cues without drawing attention to yourself. Then, practice on your friends and family with practical advice to help you better read social gatherings and telltale signs of disagreement. Finally, dive deeper with real-life scenarios you'll likely encounter, such as dating, job interviews, and workplace interactions. Understanding Body Language includes: Body language 101—Explore the science and driving forces behind body language, best practices for your own expression, and tips for successful interpretation of others. In-the-moment guidance—Learn setting-specific how-tos to help you feel physically assured in difficult situations, such as using positive body language while on a date and projecting confidence within the workplace. An emotional connection—Discover the link between specific emotions and the associated body language so you can apply that vital knowledge in real time and use it to your advantage. Learn to decode body language with this complete guide to understanding nonverbal communication. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language Mark H. Ford Jd, 2010-10 Body language and Behavioral Profiling is a timely book on the vital roles of nonverbal communications and people reading in our everyday lives. We all use body language to communicate our innermost feelings, thoughts, and attitudes along with spoken words. Knowing the hints, clues, signals, and signs that people use in business and social settings helps people to interpret behavioral motives, and enables them to rapidly organize information for quick decisions that may be consequential. In addition, facial expressions, posture, dress attire, and gestures that people use all infer future behavior patterns. In this book, body language signals and signs are broken down into understandable topics backed by authoritative sources. Practical pointers help readers to adopt better image and self-presentation skills. The social science tools that are covered will help readers to get the motives and behavior of others, while improving their own intercommunications, which helps people make more informed decisions, meet personal goals, and more fully protect themselves. |
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| body language hand in pocket: Body Language and Soulful Thoughts Petey Parker, 2004-11-24 Parker helps readers on a personal as well as business basis by getting them to consider how the right body language, the right communication style, or the right attitude can affect any situation. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language For Dummies Elizabeth Kuhnke, 2015-05-13 The complete guide to mastering the art of effective body language Body Language For Dummies is your ideal guide to understanding other people, and helping them understand you. Body language is a critical component of good communication, and often conveys a bigger message than the words you say. This book teaches you how to interpret what people really mean by observing their posture, gestures, eye movements, and more, and holds up a mirror to give you a clear idea of how you're being interpreted yourself. This updated third edition includes new coverage of virtual meetings, multicultural outsourcing environments, devices, and boardroom behaviours for women, as well as insight into Harvard professor Amy Cuddy's research into how body language affects testosterone and cortisol, as published in the Harvard Business Review.. Body language is a fascinating topic that reveals how the human mind works. Image and presentation are crucial to successful communication, both in business and in your personal life. This book is your guide to decoding body language, and adjusting your own habits to improve your interactions with others. Become a better communicator without saying a word Make a better first (and second, and third...) impression Learn what other people's signals really mean Transform your personal and professional relationships Realising what kind of impression you give is a valuable thing, and learning how to make a more positive impact is an incredibly useful skill. Whether you want to improve your prospects in job seeking, dating, or climbing the corporate ladder, Body Language For Dummies helps you translate the unspoken and get your message across. |
| body language hand in pocket: Brilliant Body Language Max Eggert, 2012-07-09 Take your communication skills to a whole new level and understand what people really think and feel. What is said is often not what is meant, yet most of us don’t know how to ‘read between the lines’. Something like an astounding 70% of communication is non-verbal! If you want to be persuasive, build rapport, create a positive impression – be an all-round brilliant and effective communicator – Brilliant Body Language is essential reading. Written by a psychologist with extensive experience helping people hone their interpersonal skills, this book will show you how to read and understand the intricacies of body language and teach you how to use your own body language to get the best out of all your relationships – in life and at work. You will gain: A thorough background in body language – how to read it, how to use it. The ability to know how to establish rapport instantly. The ability to influence and persuade others with ease. An understanding what people really think and feel. |
| body language hand in pocket: Encyclopedia of Body Language Alan Elangovan, 2020-10-06 Embarking on the need to have an encyclopedia of body language was a task nursed for years and stirred fear in me for many reasons. First, it was pictured to be a novel project which would surpass the yearnings of people in the field. And also, the structure which it was to take was another daunting issue. However, all these issues only spurred me into bringing out quality work, one that would stand the test of time and cause a turning point in the life of every reader. This book adopts a unique structure of research; its perfect combination of raw knowledge and scholarly findings from across the world makes it stand out from other texts. The book reels out how to relate with people and understand their behaviors through nonverbal acts. It considers all the attributes of human body parts while communicating with others. However, before you can understand others, there is a need to understand yourself first. This is another aspect that this encyclopedia delves into; it explains ways in which you can maintain a charming and result-oriented posture in order to command respect from others during any given discourse. This is a potential tool you need to apply in order to make others open to you. This book explains ways in which you can fish out someone who is trying to play on your intelligence through their body language. In conclusion, this book gives a practical outline of how to activate the subconscious and conscious brains in working in tandem in order to understand the intents of co-interlocutor. |
| body language hand in pocket: Discovering Body Language Alan Elangovan, 2024-05-01 “Discovering Body Language (DBL): For Your EYES Only” is a classic; it gives a timeless message about the use of body language in different circumstances. The book surmises both the positive and negative messages that people portray through the course of conversation. The aim of this book is to sharpen your eyes to see the hidden. A lot of people do not know the signs of deception even if they are glaring and that is why such individuals fall prey of unwanted circumstances. If you make this book your companion, then it becomes your inner sight to have a thorough understanding of people’s thoughts and intents towards you. This book only discusses an aspect of the areas covered in The Encyclopedia of Body Language, a best-seller by the author. In the latter, the author holistically x-rayed all aspects of body language and readers can convert body language knowledge to profit. It is a book that sets captives of communication free. The greatest giveaway of this book is that you will know how to read body language effectively. The author does not offer limited knowledge here. Rather, he gives every reader the master key to make informed decisions by listening to the body language of their co-interlocutors. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language for Competent Teachers Chris Caswell, Sean Neill, 2003-09-02 Clearly illustrated, this book aims to show new teachers how to use gesture, posture, facial expression and tone of voice effectively to establish a good relationship with the classes that they teach. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language Quick & Easy Richard Webster, 2014-03-08 Words can be lies, but body language always tells the truth They say actions speak louder than words, but what are those actions really saying? Body Language Quick & Easy shows you how to use the hidden communication of the body to improve your relationships, build confidence, understand your friends and colleagues, and even be able to tell when people are lying. Explore the secret codes of unconscious communication that most people don’t even know exist. Use your understanding of the body to influence others, interpret motivations, and achieve goals at work. Making a good first impression and gaining rapport is easy when you know how to use body language. |
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| body language hand in pocket: The Body Language Bible Judi James, 2012-03-31 We live in an image-conscious society where looking the best tends to win over being the best. Human beings judge each other subconsciously in less than three seconds, based on body language alone. Filled with fascinating psychological insights, plus a whole raft of down-to-earth quick-fix tips, The Body Language Bible takes the reader through the minefield of self-marketing and image: how to read it and how to project it. In her inimitable straightforward style, Judi unravels the secrets to interpreting our movements and what we are really saying with our body language, whether consciously or not. She teaches you what we mean with our movements, how to interpret them and then shows you how to get what you want, whether you're doing business, making friends or falling in love. The Body Language Bible is an intriguing read, providing a unique mix of body language and communication psychology (voice and the impact of words). |
| body language hand in pocket: Lean Communication Jack Malcolm, 2021-02-16 What is lean communication and why do you need it? Lean communication is a mindset and a set of principles and practices to apply lean thinking to become a better thinker and communicator. In the manufacturing world, lean thinking has produced exceptional improvements in productivity and customer value. Manufacturing is a process that takes in raw materials, applies work to them, and produces something a customer values. Lean thinking, with its single-minded focus on creating more value with less waste, carries many lessons that also apply directly to communication, which is a process that takes in information, applies thinking to them, and produces a message a listener values. This book distills those lessons into ten powerful keys to maximize the value others get from hearing or reading your ideas. As a knowledge worker, you need lean communication more than ever today. That's because your contribution depends on your ability to communicate ideas and insights that others can use to improve personal or business outcomes. That task is becoming ever more challenging as the ever-expanding volume of information makes it more difficult to separate useful signals from the noise. Precisely because talk is so cheap, fast, and ubiquitous, useful and meaningful communication is at the same time harder than it's ever been. The very ease of generating and transmitting it means that useless information is churned out much faster than ever, and it becomes tougher for your listeners to get exactly what they need to make good decisions or take the right action. They often feel like the Ancient Mariner: Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink. Your listeners will naturally gravitate to those who provide useful information briefly and clearly, so your path to increased influence and sustained attention depends on giving them more value with less waste-to talk less and say more. |
| body language hand in pocket: Cues Vanessa Van Edwards, 2022-03-03 It's not enough to have great ideas. You also need to know how to communicate them. What makes someone charismatic? Why do some people captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? Cues - the tiny signals we send to others 24/7 through our body language, facial expressions, word choices 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, likability and charisma in every interaction. You'll learn: - Which vocal cues make you sound more confident - Which body language cues assert, 'I'm a leader, and here's why you should join me' - Which verbal cues to use in pitches, 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. 'A must-have guide to becoming an unstoppable force' - Mel Robbins 'Packed with invaluable strategies for maximizing your message, Van Edward's energy will inspire you to become the best possible version of yourself' - Nir Eyal |
| body language hand in pocket: Customer Service For Dummies Karen Leland, Keith Bailey, 2011-03-03 Customer Service For Dummies, Third Edition integrates the unbeatable information from Customer Service For Dummies and Online Customer Service For Dummies to form an all-in-one guide to customer loyalty for large and small businesses alike. The book covers the fundamentals of service selling and presents up-to-date advice on such fundamentals as help desks, call centers, and IT departments. Plus, it shows readers how to take stock of their customer service strengths and weaknesses, create useful customer surveys, and learn from the successes and failures of businesses just like theirs. Karen Leland and Keith Bailey (Sausalito, CA) are cofounders of Sterling Consulting Group, an international consulting firm specializing in quality service consulting and training for such clients as Oracle, IBM, Avis, and Lucent. |
| body language hand in pocket: Oh, Body! the Things You Do Margaret L. Priddy, 2017-03-08 Oh, Body! The Things You Do merges the concepts of dating and body language. Instead of them separating like oil and water, dating and body language make a homogenous blend that act as a tool to give you an upper hand in quickly deciphering your dates mood. His lips may say one thing, and his body another. Which do you trust? His body language, of course. Its unconscious; it doesnt lie. Oh Body! The Things You Do is an innovative, informative, witty, and easy-to-read, dating tool. Within minutes of reading this book, you can begin to interpret your dates body language. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language: Ultimate Guide To Learn The Secrets Non-verbal Body Cues And Mastering Social Skills (Master Speed Reading People Through Body Language Analysis And Psychology Tricks) Rob C Beckham, There is no doubt about it, humans are social beings. In other words, we depend on each other for many things and thus we are interacting with each other all the time. In order to interact with each other we must communicate; we are all aware of the verbal communication we have with each other, but few of us are aware of the unspoken language that occurs between us as well. This is because it is often done unconsciously. Despite the fact that it is done unconsciously, it has a profound effect on the messages we convey to others. Here is what this guide to reading body language can offer you: Common body language characteristics explained An in-depth guide to master the art and science of body language – from toddler to old person Exercises for learning quick scanning and analysis while entering the room The body language in the workspace – what your colleagues think The body language of love and attraction – is the person you are talking to interested in you And much more! If you want to learn how to read other people's minds and use that to stay one step ahead of everyone and improve every aspect of your life, all you need to do is follow the simple step-by-step guides and practical exercises found inside. Nonverbal communication gives us much more information about a person than verbal communication does. Body language helps us better understand people and pick up on what they do not verbalize. For that, you must be ready to pay more attention to body language. With this book, you will have the opportunity to learn how to read others' body language. All the tips in this book will help you discover and understand people. Do not waste your time, and learn to use the power of body language to your advantage. Get this book today! Read less |
| body language hand in pocket: Pockets Hannah Carlson, 2023-09-12 “Who knew the humble pocket could hold so much history? In this enthralling and always surprising account, Hannah Carlson turns the pocket inside out and out tumble pocket watches, coins, pistols, and a riveting centuries-long social and political history.” ―Jill Lepore, author of These Truths: A History of the United States Pockets showcases the best features of cultural history: a lively combination of visual, literary and documentary evidence. As sumptuously illustrated as it is learned … this highly inventive and original book demands a pocket sequel.” ―Jane Kamensky, Wall Street Journal Who gets pockets, and why? It’s a subject that stirs up plenty of passion: Why do men’s clothes have so many pockets and women’s so few? And why are the pockets on women’s clothes often too small to fit phones, if they even open at all? In her captivating book, Hannah Carlson, a lecturer in dress history at the Rhode Island School of Design, reveals the issues of gender politics, security, sexuality, power, and privilege tucked inside our pockets. Throughout the medieval era in Europe, the purse was an almost universal dress feature. But when tailors stitched the first pockets into men’s trousers five hundred years ago, it ignited controversy and introduced a range of social issues that we continue to wrestle with today, from concealed pistols to gender inequality. See: #GiveMePocketsOrGiveMeDeath. Filled with incredible images, this microhistory of the humble pocket uncovers what pockets tell us about ourselves: How is it that putting your hands in your pockets can be seen as a sign of laziness, arrogance, confidence, or perversion? Walt Whitman’s author photograph, hand in pocket, for Leaves of Grass seemed like an affront to middle-class respectability. When W.E.B. Du Bois posed for a portrait, his pocketed hands signaled defiant coolness. And what else might be hiding in the history of our pockets? (There’s a reason that the contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets are the most popular exhibit at the Library of Congress.) Thinking about the future, Carlson asks whether we will still want pockets when our clothes contain “smart” textiles that incorporate our IDs and credit cards. Pockets is for the legions of people obsessed with pockets and their absence, and for anyone interested in how our clothes influence the way we navigate the world. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language in Literature Barbara Korte, 1997-01-01 An important interdisciplinary study, that establishes a general theory that accounts for the varieties of body language encountered in literary narrative, based on a general history of the phenomenon in the English language. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language and Communication Simon Perks, 2007 |
| body language hand in pocket: 12 Ways to Be a Confident Speaker Diane Windingland, 2013-11-11 This easy-to-read book gives you both the mindset and the practical steps you can take to look and feel more confident when speaking. You will learn how to: Speak with Passion Focus on the Audience Know Your Material Use Notes Sparingly Speak Conversationally Practice and Rehearse Stand & Move with Power and Purpose Smile Talk from Your Belly Button Pace with Pauses Eliminate Filler Words Prevent Speech Disasters |
| body language hand in pocket: The Power of Body Language Tonya Reiman, 2008-03-01 Nationally renowned body language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates what until now has been a gray area in interpersonal communication: harnessing the power of your nonverbal cues to get what you want out of every aspect of life, from professional encounters to personal relationships. Unlike other books on this fascinating topic, The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others -- and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. Once you know the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, you will possess a sixth sense that can be a life-changing, career-saving, trouble-shooting skill you will never leave home without! Learn how to: Take control of your own secret signals Gain trust -- and detect untrustworthiness Ace a job interview Shake hands (the right way) Make a dazzling first impression Exude confidence -- even when you're not feeling it Recognize if someone is lying Understand why men and women speak a different language Read a face to know a person's inner emotional state...and much more. In an insightful and engaging narrative, Tonya Reiman analyzes all of the components of body language -- the languages of the face, the body, space and touch, and sound. She shows you how to become a Master Communicator with The Reiman Rapport Method, a surefire system for building an instant connection with anyone, in any situation. And she shares the experiences of her clients, from executives to politicians to relationship seekers: Learn from Cindy, a confident and ambitious manager who turned her career around by altering the subconscious messages she was sending her male colleagues...and Peter, the wedding DJ whose client list blossomed as soon as he practiced the art of social smiling! Peppered with photos and fun facts, The Power of Body Language is as entertaining as it is instructive. Get the power to send and receive the messages you want -- and never be left in the dark again. |
| body language hand in pocket: Emotional Intelligence utente, 2021-10-29 Do you want to be successful but don’t have the skills? Would you desire to learn how to deal with your emotions but can’t do it? Would you also want to influence others with your knowledge and guide them better, but can’t do it? In this Emotional Intelligence Bundle, you will discover the secrets of mental manipulation, allowing you to speak and manage anyone. If you are in the proper mindset, reading this book bundle will enable you to explore everything you promise yourself and accomplish your goals. Book 1: Dark Psychology Secrets and Manipulation Techniques: The Guide to Recognize Mind Control Techniques and Use the Secrets of Emotional Intelligence, Persuasion and Influence for Your Advantage · Dark psychology secrets · Manipulation techniques · How to get rid of manipulative people? Book 2: Dark Psychology and Body Language: How to Explore the Secrets of the Mind, NLP and body language, dark psychology and emotional Manipulation · Manipulation and persuasion basics · Body language reading strategies and laws of manipulation · Understanding dark triad personalities Book 3: ANXIETY IN RELATIONSHIP: How to Explore Communication Techniques, Recognize Empathy, Overcome Negative Thinking and Anxiety in a Relationship That Causes Jealousy and Insecurity brings to conflict · What you must know to sustain a great relationship · How to deal with strong negative emotions · How to stop neediness in a relationship Book 4: Narcissistic Abuse: Take Back Your Life after an Emotional Abuse of a Narcissist. How to Deal with a Narcissistic Partner and Survive from the Toxic Relationship to Get Your Freedom Back · Narcissism and parenting · Narcissistic partner abuse · How to liberate yourself from narcissistic abuse and begin the healing journey AND SO MUCH MORE!! This book bundle will teach you everything you must know about strengthening your emotional intelligence. This has everything you might need to upgrade your emotional state and boost your influence. There’s no time to waste, my friend! Grab a copy of this book bundle today and understand how to boost your emotional intelligence. Scroll this page up and click BUY NOW! |
| body language hand in pocket: The Classroom X-Factor: The Power of Body Language and Non-verbal Communication in Teaching John White, John Gardner, 2013-03 The book demonstrates how teachers can transform how they connect with their students, whilst also creating meaningful and potent learning experiences for themselves. White and Gardner show that by following simple methods borrowed from psychology and cognitive science teachers can develop their own ‘X-Factor’ and in so doing increase their enjoyment and efficacy as professionals. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language Coach Diploma - City of London College of Economics - 3 months - 100% online / self-paced City of London College of Economics, Overview Learn how to read others’ thoughts by their gestures and become a professional body language coach. Content - Non-verbal Gestures - Facial Expressions - The Eyes - Lip Reading - Reading the Signs - Getting the Most Out of Body Language - Becoming who you want to be - Analyzing Handshakes - Clothing - And much more Duration 3 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link. |
| body language hand in pocket: Body Language in Europe - Unlocking the Secrets Horst Hanisch, 2019 Here is all you need to know about unlocking the secrets of body language. Knowledge gained from this book will help you to recognize positive signs from others, but more importantly, you can identify negative signals so that you can determine how to better react to them. It should help you in business relationships to read other people and, hopefully, gain an advantage. It will also help you recognize in yourself how your body language may be read by others. You can learn to adapt your style and stance to reflect a different attitude if it would help a situation. |
| body language hand in pocket: The Elephant That Got Free Hans Johansson, 2010-07-20 Just a couple of years ago I didn't think thateverybody can be rich, successful and loved, butyou can. And from that wakeup call I wrote thisbook.The journey to become rich, successful and lovedbegins here. You will have a good understandingof the mindset of succesful people, you will learnhow to attract success and on the same time havea great private life.The stories in this book is based on interviews andmeetings with people that I look up to andexperience from my own life.- Hans Johansson |
| body language hand in pocket: Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper William B. Krantz, 2016-11-16 Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper: A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a Multicultural World is intended for inexperienced speakers as well as those aspiring to improve their communication skills in making either formal or informal presentations on a technical subject. The book focuses on how to make presentations to a cross-cultural audience, including such tactics as how to list the names of the co-authors on your presentation, how to handle eye contact and use humor, both of which can differ across the global spectrum of cultures. The cross-cultural focus of this book relates not only to the audience, but also to the speaker. This book also includes helpful tips for non-native English speakers. - Discusses best practices in putting together an effective talk - Focuses on leveraging the speaker's existing skillsets to develop the delivery style that works best for that individual - Features one-page quick reference guides for giving both formal oral and informal poster presentations - Addresses cross-cultural communication, as well as particular concerns for non-native English speakers - Includes a companion site with tools and video examples of formal and informal presentations for further self-guidance |
| body language hand in pocket: Business Skills For Dummies Three e-book Bundle: Body Language For Dummies, Persuasion and Influence For Dummies and Confidence For Dummies Elizabeth Kuhnke, Kate Burton, Brinley N. Platts, 2013-01-04 Business Skills For Dummies eBook bundle is a collection of three full length books rolled into one convenient bundle giving you the skills to be a confident and assured player in the business world and beyond! Actions really do speak louder than words. If you are puzzled by other people or want to improve the impression you give, having an insight into body language is key. Body Language For Dummies body reveals what people really mean, and how you can use your body and your expressions to make a positive impact. 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, Persuasion and Influence For Dummies can help improve and increase your successes. Confidence For Dummies shows you how to understand confidence, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills and improve your confidence in all areas of life. |
| body language hand in pocket: The Dictionary of Body Language Joe Navarro, 2018-08-09 From former FBI agent and bestselling author Joe Navarro, a field guide companion to his classic What Every BODY is Saying, revealing the more than 400 essential body language indicators. |
| body language hand in pocket: Positively Fifth Street James McManus, 2007-04-01 Rough sex, black magic, murder, and the science-and eros-of gambling meet in the ultimate book about Las Vegas James McManus was sent to Las Vegas by Harper's to cover the World Series of Poker in 2000, especially the mushrooming progress of women in the $23 million event, and the murder of Ted Binion, the tournament's prodigal host, purportedly done in by a stripper and her boyfriend with a technique so outré it took a Manhattan pathologist to identify it. Whether a jury would convict the attractive young couple was another story altogether. McManus risks his entire Harper's advance in a long-shot attempt to play in the tournament himself. Only with actual table experience, he tells his skeptical wife, can he capture the hair-raising brand of poker that determines the world champion. The heart of the book is his deliciously suspenseful account of the tournament itself-the players, the hand-to-hand combat, and his own unlikely progress in it. Written in the tradition of The Gambler and The Biggest Game in Town, Positively Fifth Street is a high-stakes adventure, a penetrating study of America's card game, and a terrifying but often hilarious account of one man's effort to understand what Edward O. Wilson has called Pleistocene exigencies-the eros and logistics of our primary competitive instincts. |
| body language hand in pocket: Becoming An Automotive Sales Professional M.I. Seka, 2013-05-19 An in depth look at what it requires to have a successful career as an automotive sales professional. An extensive table of contents for easy navigation, whether your a newbie/green, below average, or a seasoned professional. No matter your level of expertise the information within it's pages are designed to assist you cut down on the learning curve and to achieve your greatest potential sooner. Reading this book can help you take years off the time needed to truly become a professional and start earning the type of income that only a professional can. Thoroughly researched and presented with the most modern techniques to provide you with more information and insight into the profession of automotive sales; as well as general sales than perhaps 15 of the top books on the subject. All topics are presented in an easy-to-digest format with plenty of real world scenarios to help you cut through the clutter, reduce your learning curve and help you understand reasons behind the concepts. Over 300 pages of tips, techniques, and insight. Including over 100 pages of scenario's with dialogue explaining what the sales advisor should be doing, why, how, and the expected results. Although the image of car salesman leaves a lot to be desired, this book is not about being a salesman or having a job. This book is about having a career. Being a professional in a profession that give you the potential to make more money than your average lawyer, doctor, politician, or a CEO without the expensive education and more importantly time. With over 60,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. alone, employing a sales force that is 95% unskilled. Enjoy a six-figure salary, be highly sought after, and have incredible job security in a career as an automotive sales professional. The money is out there. The opportunity is out there. The only thing left is you and your ambition/drive. I have outlined not just what you should do, but how and why you should do them. Other books or training material will only tell you to do certain things without fully explaining why you should do them or how or the expected results. * The goal of this book is to help you, the new or average car salesman, that wants more out of life! A successful and profitable career! This book contains over 300 pages of in-depth information. All written in an easy-to-understand format. * Over 100 pages of sample dialogue and sales advisor responses. * Over 100 pages of real world scenarios. * Sample questions to ask during every step of the sales process. * Ways to find customer's objections. * The importance of communications. * Rapport building techniques. * Complete sales process. * Keys to success. *Finding common ground with your clients. *Proper presentation & demonstration method. *Information based on experience and skills. * Help the client sell themselves. * All written with an easy to understand format. *General questions to avoid. *General questions to ask. |
| body language hand in pocket: Top Notch Interviews Brian Davis, 2010-01-01 Few of us have ever experienced anything like the current job market. Millions of jobs have disappeared, and everyone from experienced executives to newly minted college graduates are facing the toughest environment in decades. Which is why top-notch interview skills are more important than ever. Top Notch Interviews teaches job seekers at any level, from all industries and professions, the author's proven technique to increase interview success. Even if you are the most qualified candidate, have the perfect resume, and possess the perfect background, you may still lose the job if you lack interviewing skills. Top Notch Interviews is organized in easy-to-digest segments that will show you: Tips for confidently answering questions with an easy-to remember method. How to identify the phases of the interview and formulate your responses accordingly. How to avoid common pitfalls that eliminate the majority of candidates. How to navigate through the pursuit phase including thank-you notes, follow-up, negotiations, and acceptance. Dramatically boost your chances of winning your next interview and get the job you want using Top Notch Interviews. |
| body language hand in pocket: 70 Japanese Gestures Hamiru-aqui, 2008-04 Now in an eye-catching ten-copy display! This whimsical look at the language of no language will teach you how to hurl insults, flirt, agree, excuse yourself, cross the street, and even make promises wordlessly . . . in Japanese! (And who is that stoic guy wearing a suit in all the photos?) |
| body language hand in pocket: Social Psychology Richard Gross, Rob McIlveen, 2016-02-04 In everyday life we depend upon, interact with, influence are influenced by many people in situations that range from brief single encounters to the special relationships we form with family and close friends. Social interactions such as these are just a part of what make up social psychology, the study of human social behaviour and thought. In 'Social Psychology', the authors have incorporated the most recent theoretical developments and research findings and accounted for more than a decade of growth and expansion in the discipline since the publication of Pennington's 'Essential Social Psychology' (from which this book is descended). The result is a wholly fresh textbook that provides a clear and readable introduction to this empirical discipline. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book guides the reader through the main topic areas, providing insights into the key theories, concepts, research and debates that define the field. Particular attention is paid to how research is applied, with each chapter containing a section demonstrating the application of social psychological findings in the contexts of education, law, health and organisations. A summary of the main points and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. There are figures, tables and photographs provided throughout to encourage visualisation and aid understanding. |
| body language hand in pocket: People-Centric Skills Danny M. Goldberg, 2020-07-13 Use your interpersonal and communication skills as a financial professional to work successfully with clients Embark on a journey to further develop your career when you read People-Centric Skills: Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Financial Professionals, 2nd Edition. Business leaders consider employee communication skills and critical thinking abilities as essential elements for success. In their work, all professionals must communicate clearly and rely on their interpersonal skills to be successful. This second edition of People-Centric Skills shares the fictional story of Dalton Zimmer, executive coach and public speaker. Dalton, all the while juggling his business, kids and social life, provides coaching and communication strategies for handling challenging situations faced by his clients. This insightful narrative will help you expand communication and soft skills as a CPA, auditor, financial planner or other financial professional. As Generation Z is entering the work force, the communication gap between Z and Boomers or Generation X is widening significantly. New to the second edition, you’ll find a discussion of communication between generations and how to bridge them as a financial professional. You can be a more people-centric leader as you engage with a wide range of clients and associates. This book can be a first step to improving interpersonal and communication skills as you continue to develop in your career. |
| body language hand in pocket: The Complete Guide to Becoming an Autism Friendly Professional Robert Jason Grant, Linda Barboa, Jan Luck, Elizabeth Obrey, 2021-07-28 Based on the award-winning Autism Friendly Training Program, created by the non-profit organization STARS for Autism, this book empowers the everyday professional to a better understanding and skill in working with, interacting with, serving, and teaching children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). After a thorough explanation of ASD and how it affects children, adults, families, and communities, this guide describes the Autism Friendly Training Program and gives the reader insight into what it means to become autism friendly and to be an autism friendly training presenter. This text will enable those who are neurotypical to gain insight into the person, the stories, and the lives of those with ASD. It is a guide to understanding autism at a deeper level to enable relationship and support processes that define being autism friendly. Providing the needed information, tools, and confidence to be autism friendly, this book will be beneficial to any and all businesses, organizations, groups, communities, families, and individuals who work with, serve, interact with, teach, parent, and experience life with an autistic person. |
| body language hand in pocket: Business Communication: Concepts, Cases and Applications (for Chaudhary Charan Singh University) P. D. Chaturvedi, 2013 |
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