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Item Details
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THE ART OF CONVERSATION
CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION |
| By: |
Judy Apps |
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Electronic book text |
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£13.19 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0857085409 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780857085405 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
31 March, 2014 |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
"A small, hardback pocket book to reach for whenever you're stuck for wordsAh, what could be better than good food, good wine and stimulating conversation? The food and wine can be bought...but good conversation is harder to acquire. If you want to be at the top of everyone's dinner party invite list then Judy Apps and The Art of Conversation can help you master the knack of conversing like a poet. By showing you how conversation works, Judy will help you nail the best way to start a conversation, what to say, how to express yourself and be understood and how to debate effectively. With the help of this little book you'll also learn how to glide through networking events, meetings and interviews. You'll be able to raise your profile at work, build alliances, motivate and inspire others. You'll be a hit both at work and home. You'll learn how to: Overcome the most common block to good conversation- fear; find out how to break the silence and keep the conversation going Understand the different types of conversation and how they work- which topics and language are suitable for the occasion Learn simple methods for being heard and understood, including speaking clearly and audibly, listening well and using non-verbal communication Find out how to hold a conversation in tricky situations, including how to disagree, how to speak to those in authority and people you find difficult Use conversation to form relationships, improve friendships, make the sale, chat people up, to learn, influence and persuade "-- |
| Synopsis: |
Good conversation is at the heart of networking, meetings, interviews, negotiations and raising your profile. It can ease your way in work, enabling you to build alliances, create strong relationships with staff, bosses and clients, succeed at interviews, motivate and inspire. But conversation is something most of us were never taught! We learn to speak as babies, but how conversation actually works is something most of us pick up only haphazardly, and many have yet to learn. Why is it some of us are stuck for words, but others blabber or can't stop? What is it that some people have naturally which enables them to converse comfortably and easily, to engage people and build better relationships? The Art of Conversation will show you step by step how to converse skillfully and enjoyably with other people, at home, at work, on the phone and in the street- even if you're daunted now, discover the difference good conversation can make in every aspect of your life. Learn to: -Overcome the most common block to good conversation- fear; find out how to break the silence and keep the conversation going - Understand the different types of conversation and how they work- which topics and language are suitable for the occasion - Learn simple methods for being heard and understood, including speaking clearly and audibly, listening well and using non-verbal communication - Find out how to hold a conversation in tricky situations, including how to disagree, how to speak to those in authority and people you find difficult -Use conversation to form relationships, improve friendships, make the sale, chat people up, to learn, influence and persuade. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Capstone Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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