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  • Persuasion

  • An Ex-Spy's Guide to Master the Art of Mind Control Through Powerful Persuasion Techniques & Conversational Tactics for Ultimate Influence in Any Situation
  • By: James Daugherty
  • Narrated by: Tom Taverna
  • Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (257 ratings)

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Persuasion

By: James Daugherty
Narrated by: Tom Taverna
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Imagine how different your life would be if you could effortlessly persuade the people around you to get the most out of every situation.

You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking the persuasive powers to truly get what you want out of life. Whether it's attaining more influence at work, or simply getting the kids to do the dishes. All too often people are left wanting, as they aren't equipped with the right psychological tactics to get these things done.

Not anymore.

James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there's one communication trait which is critical to winning - persuasion. A spy would be highly ineffective without it.

However, he never realized quite how much his ability to persuade others, whilst working in the field as an American spy, would help everyday people in civilian life.

Imagine if you could effectively massage conversations in your favor, without manipulation or deception, to effortlessly bring people round to your way of thinking.

In this insightful and functional audiobook, Daugherty gives listeners a firsthand look into the trials and tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative.

This no nonsense guide reveals how to:

  • Better understand Cialdini's Six "Weapons" of Influence
  • Interpreting the classic human psychological motivators
  • What Aristotle can teach you about persuasion
  • The different types of persuasion techniques explained
  • The right way to use the "reverse psychology" principle
  • Spy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situations
  • Conversational strategies and personality traits to win over even the toughest adversary
  • Importance of small talk, greetings, and goodbyes in persuasion
  • Dealing with insults/arguments like a professional

©2017 James Daugherty (P)2017 James Daugherty
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Recommend!

A lot of that deals with teaching clients how to wisely conduct their crucial conversations. In cases in which I believe my clients will make good use of it I will recommend the audiobook to them.

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Recommended!

This is powerful and empowering stuff that would be helpful to all. I really, really wish I'd encountered this much earlier in my life.

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Amazing resource

Conversations Skills is an outstanding resource and guide. I really liked this book and would recommend it to anyone.

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Wonderful

The author explains this book step by step in a wonderful way. I really liked this book and would recommend it to anyone.

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Amazing

This audio book should be mandatory as part of all state funded public education programs. I have benefited emensly personally on professionally.

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Impressive contents!

Very impressed with the content of this book, very practical and very easy to apply in real life situations.

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Highly Recommended

This book will teach you how to use their inner strength and how to effectively reach, what you want to achieve. The credibility is of utmost importance in any area of our lives. There are many books on the subject, and many of them are very large and not always the information supplied effective way. In this book, you can easily learn about the basic principles and common situations. Easily read, remember and well-formatted book.

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Appreciable audible

I think it'll give me straightforwardness and respect into the way of life of homes and organizations alike and I will learn some important tips on improving my social skills and interact with others.

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Provides helpful techniques

Basically anyone and everyone should listen this audiobook. This is great information for anyone who struggles with having conversation techniques.

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I like it

I like it. But, I feel like he just says pay attention
All in all give it a try

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