{"product_id":"verbal-judo-the-gentle-art-of-persuasion-paperback","title":"Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge J. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. This classic guide to essential communication skills teaches you to listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven de-escalation strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis powerful book on the art of persuasion offers a creative look at conflict resolution that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, \"when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you're in control.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson's \"Five Universal Truths\" of human interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this essential guide, you'll discover field-tested tactics for navigating any social situation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Difficult People: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn proven strategies to handle confrontations with your spouse, your boss, your teenager, or anyone, and generate willing cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Empathy: \u003c\/b\u003e Master the use of empathy--the single most powerful word in the English language--to absorb tension and build immediate rapport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRespond, Don't React: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand the crucial difference between reacting and responding, a mindset shift that puts you in control of any verbal encounter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Five Universal Truths: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the never-before-published final chapter that reveals Dr. Thompson's core principles of human interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you're in control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e 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. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. \u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e 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 proven strategies to successfully express your point of view--and take the lead in most disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes a new foreword and a chapter featuring Dr. Thompson's five universal truths of human interaction: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople feel the need to be respected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople would rather be asked than be told\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople have a desire to know why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople prefer to have options over threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople want to have a second chance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop being frustrated and misunderstood. Stop finding yourself on the losing end of an argument. With \u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e you'll be able to have your say--and say what you mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you're in control.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e 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. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. \u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e 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 proven strategies to successfully express your point of view--and take the lead in most disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes a new foreword and a chapter featuring Dr. Thompson's five universal truths of \"human interaction\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople feel the need to be respected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople would rather be asked than be told\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople have a desire to know why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople prefer to have options over threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople want to have a second chance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop being frustrated and misunderstood. Stop finding yourself on the losing end of an argument. With \u003cem\u003eVerbal Judo\u003c\/em\u003e you'll be able to have your say--and say what you mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 17, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860692468000,"sku":"9780062107701","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/O1hsjPS3S_9780062107701.webp?v=1781610282","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/verbal-judo-the-gentle-art-of-persuasion-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}