Philip Hesketh

Persuade

Using the Seven Drivers of Motivation to Master Influence and Persuasion

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Produktbeschreibung

Learn how to influence others and get your own way more often Wouldn't it be great if you could get the pay rise you've asked for, win the business you've pitched for or get that job you so desperately want? Well, with this book you can learn how to get inside the head of the person making the decision and find out exactly what is it that's going to get them to say yes! Persuade explains the seven psychological drivers that motivate us all. By understanding these drivers and the impact they have on our own lives, we can gain valuable insights into how we can motivate ourselves, improve our relationships, negotiate more effectively, get people to like us and ultimately get our own way more often. Persuade: * Is written in Philip's trademark humorous, yet well-researched style * Draws from scientific and psychological sources * Is delivered in short, accessible, bite-sized chapters

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2015
• Abmessung: 215mm x 186mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9780857086365
• ISBN-10: 0857086367
• Artikelnr.: 42834903

Autorenporträt

Philip Hesketh is a bestselling, motivational speaker and consultant specialising in persuasion and influence. He has been a professional speaker for 12 years and his style combines a powerful mix of well-researched, persuasive techniques with a unique brand of humour to inspire, entertain and inform. His keynote talks have inspired thousands of professionals to engage in better relationships with their clients and customers and increase sales. Phil blogs on a monthly basis to his 32,000 strong database. His diverse client list includes The Bank of America Merrill Lynch, British Toy and Hobby Association, The Federation of Small Business, Anchor Homes, Landmark Wholesales, The Scottish Law Society, UBS and Unisys. Philip splits his time through the year between the UK and Australia and is a fellow of Newcastle University. His previous titles include Life's a Game So Fix The Odds; How to Persuade and Influence People and The Seven Golden Rules For a Happy and Successful Life.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Our Seven Psychological 'Drivers' vii 1 Curiosity and the
Importance of having Something to Look Forward to 1 2 Why Keeping an Open
Mind will Help you to Understand Others 11 3 Using the 'Bubble Reputation'
to Improve how Others See You 23 4 How Fleeting Attraction and Perceived
Similarity can Change 'no' to 'yes' 35 5 The Single Most Persuasive
Expression You can Ever Use 47 6 How to Worm Your Way into a Group's
Affections and Influence Them 61 7 The 'Chameleon Effect' and How to Use
Body Language to Your Advantage 73 8 How Your Behaviours Dictate Either
Successful Long-Term Partnerships - or Relationships Heading for Disaster
83 9 Why Persistence Pays when Asking for a Favour 97 10 The Power of
Belief and the 'Illusory Correlation' 109 11 The Anchor Effect, the Drive
We have for 'More' and How to Improve Your Negotiating Skills 127 12 The
Seven Things You Need to Know to Improve Your Communication 137 13 The
Truth About Money and Motivation 151 Conclusion: Our Seven Psychological
'Drivers' and the Pursuit of Happiness 163 The Top 50 Questions for you to
Master Influence and Persuasion 175 About the Author 179 Index 000