Verbal Judo, Updated Edition: The Gentle Art of Persuasion
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N9VNCJE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 577 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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When you respond, you're in control. Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. Stop finding yourself on the losing end of an argument. When you react, the event controls you. George J. With Verbal Judo you'll be able to have your say - and say what you mean.. For more than a generation, Dr. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use p
"Got it" according to Raquel Johnson. There are some good pointers here and I can see how these tips will help deflect in the law enforcement field; yet, not quite applicable to the general workforce. The author seems to try to hard to prove his credibility. I got tired of that. Outcomes are proof enough. His most important point was the approach and attitude.. Words of wisdom Amazon Customer I was lucky enough to have taken Verbal Judo. George Thompson was a wonderful teacher. As a young rookie, I didn't appreciate his words of wisdom as much as I do now. Being older and wiser, I know what a great opportunity I was giving. I recently bought the book for my son who is a corrections officer. This isn't just for law enforcement. Verbal Judo is a different approach of dealing with the public. In an age of anyone video taping everything we do, our words and how. Ruth Campbell said Incredible, marvelous. An incredible, marvelous work. A must for all police men and women, was written principally for them. One of the main essences of his thought is this: Respond to what someone says, then make your statement. People are so busy thinking about what they are going to say next that they overlook responding to the other person or even listening. But there is so much more, and this book should be read by everybody. The main thing wrong with society today, as ever, is lack of