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MENTAL PICKPOCKETING How to Get to the Truth Without Seeming to Ask Questions
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER . . . BUT NOT EVERYONE IS WILLING TO SHARE IT!It's an old saying, but still very knowledge is power...particularly in organizations and teams where your success depends in large part on career-savvy subtle communication skills and other people skills—particularly your ability to ferret out semi-hidden information, and to discern the real motives and deeper realities behind the situations and events going on around you.
It's easy enough to ask questions, and most of the time, most people will do their best to share the truth. But not always. Sometimes, if you play it straight and ask direct questions, you won't get straight answers, and you won't get to the truth. Instead, you'll get distortion, "spin" and other responses that are less than the whole truth.
But sometimes you may not want to ask a certain question, because that question may tip off the other person to what you're really after, and they may use that awareness to fudge, avoid, or distort.
WHAT IS "MENTAL PICKPOCKETING"?How do you get information—and get to the truth—without flagging what you're really after? By employing mental pickpocketing—the art and science of asking questions without seeming to ask, or to ask what you're really after. Your skill in employing Mental Pickpocketing demonstrates aspects of what’s termed “emotional intelligence”.
BY READING THIS BOOK YOU WILL this book, written by a lawyer and management consultant, you will learn. . .
15 "other" reasons to ask questions, apart from getting information;10 basic tips on "information scavenging";6 key factors in sequencing your questions and probes;4 "nice "ways of mental pickpocketing;7 "tricky" methods mental pickpockets use to subtly get truthful answers;6 "even trickier" ways in which mental pickpockets operate;Subtle ways of changing pace, changing directions, and even discouraging the too-talkative;Methods of controlling the discussion—and the flow of words—when the other person is off-the-point, or telling you more than you need to know;A variety of ways of "listening" with your eyes.An array of "soft skills" and subtle interpersonal skills.YOU WILL ALSO LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST MENTAL PICKPOCKETS!Sometimes you'll find yourself on the other side; sometimes it's YOU who's the target of a mental pickpocket! You'll find in this book a variety of "antidotes" to mental pickpocketing, including 14 ways of NOT answering questions and other subtle probes.
NEVER BE "SPUN" AGAIN. NEVER BE "PLAYED" AGAIN. LEARN TO CUT THROUGH THE GAMES AND GET TO THE TRUTH BY CLICKING THE BUY NOW BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.This is one of the books in the CAREER SAVVY PEOPLE SKILLS Book #1: MENTAL How to Get to the Truth Without Seeming to Ask QuestionsBook #2: AM I ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS? How to Focus on What Matters MostBook #3: UNPUZZLING How to Understand and Work Better with People and TeamsBook #4: MAKE DECISIONS YOU CAN “Sell “to Others . . . and to Yourself Later (To be published September 2022)
It's easy enough to ask questions, and most of the time, most people will do their best to share the truth. But not always. Sometimes, if you play it straight and ask direct questions, you won't get straight answers, and you won't get to the truth. Instead, you'll get distortion, "spin" and other responses that are less than the whole truth.
But sometimes you may not want to ask a certain question, because that question may tip off the other person to what you're really after, and they may use that awareness to fudge, avoid, or distort.
WHAT IS "MENTAL PICKPOCKETING"?How do you get information—and get to the truth—without flagging what you're really after? By employing mental pickpocketing—the art and science of asking questions without seeming to ask, or to ask what you're really after. Your skill in employing Mental Pickpocketing demonstrates aspects of what’s termed “emotional intelligence”.
BY READING THIS BOOK YOU WILL this book, written by a lawyer and management consultant, you will learn. . .
15 "other" reasons to ask questions, apart from getting information;10 basic tips on "information scavenging";6 key factors in sequencing your questions and probes;4 "nice "ways of mental pickpocketing;7 "tricky" methods mental pickpockets use to subtly get truthful answers;6 "even trickier" ways in which mental pickpockets operate;Subtle ways of changing pace, changing directions, and even discouraging the too-talkative;Methods of controlling the discussion—and the flow of words—when the other person is off-the-point, or telling you more than you need to know;A variety of ways of "listening" with your eyes.An array of "soft skills" and subtle interpersonal skills.YOU WILL ALSO LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST MENTAL PICKPOCKETS!Sometimes you'll find yourself on the other side; sometimes it's YOU who's the target of a mental pickpocket! You'll find in this book a variety of "antidotes" to mental pickpocketing, including 14 ways of NOT answering questions and other subtle probes.
NEVER BE "SPUN" AGAIN. NEVER BE "PLAYED" AGAIN. LEARN TO CUT THROUGH THE GAMES AND GET TO THE TRUTH BY CLICKING THE BUY NOW BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.This is one of the books in the CAREER SAVVY PEOPLE SKILLS Book #1: MENTAL How to Get to the Truth Without Seeming to Ask QuestionsBook #2: AM I ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS? How to Focus on What Matters MostBook #3: UNPUZZLING How to Understand and Work Better with People and TeamsBook #4: MAKE DECISIONS YOU CAN “Sell “to Others . . . and to Yourself Later (To be published September 2022)
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Published February 9, 2020
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October 11, 2020
Quick (and maybe not so quick) Mental Pick Tricks
As the author of “Mental Pickpocketing” says, “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER . . . BUT NOT EVERYONE IS WILLING TO SHARE IT!” This fascinating book does share knowledge, but realize that having something in a book is not the same as having that something in your head. And even if it is in your head, it needs to be quickly recalled to use effectively. For that, you’ll need to read this book many times and think about it frequently. So unless you’re like the author, a lawyer and management consultant, who needs to use these techniques on a daily basis, this book will mostly serve as a reference source. Still, just as a handbook, it should prove a highly valuable and useful ready resource, indeed, when you run into situations where you need to extract key knowledge from a reluctant or uncooperative colleague. And be glad that, as well as the “pickpocket” tricks, the author also offers tips for defense or “antidotes” to someone trying to pick your mind.
I never before realized there were so many different ways of asking questions; much in the way that Eskimos supposedly have words to describe many different kinds of snow. But after reading this book, now I know. And I know where to go looking next time I need to find the best way to pick someone’s mind. Highly recommended by a fellow author!
As the author of “Mental Pickpocketing” says, “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER . . . BUT NOT EVERYONE IS WILLING TO SHARE IT!” This fascinating book does share knowledge, but realize that having something in a book is not the same as having that something in your head. And even if it is in your head, it needs to be quickly recalled to use effectively. For that, you’ll need to read this book many times and think about it frequently. So unless you’re like the author, a lawyer and management consultant, who needs to use these techniques on a daily basis, this book will mostly serve as a reference source. Still, just as a handbook, it should prove a highly valuable and useful ready resource, indeed, when you run into situations where you need to extract key knowledge from a reluctant or uncooperative colleague. And be glad that, as well as the “pickpocket” tricks, the author also offers tips for defense or “antidotes” to someone trying to pick your mind.
I never before realized there were so many different ways of asking questions; much in the way that Eskimos supposedly have words to describe many different kinds of snow. But after reading this book, now I know. And I know where to go looking next time I need to find the best way to pick someone’s mind. Highly recommended by a fellow author!
August 31, 2020
It never hurts to have more tools in your arsenal! I pride myself on getting info I need out of people, but this book gave me a bit more information I could use! Sometimes just paying attention, without seeming, too, gives one lots of info! Great book if you are young and just starting out in your career! You really have to be sneaky to get ahead in the world these days it seems. Good luck youngins! Kudos, Mr. McGautley
I received a Kindle arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
July 3, 2022
A good book summarizing the key points
This was a good book to get into the beginning of asking questions where you need to get at the heart of the matter. Pickpocketing may be too strong of a word because it implies you are doing something wrong. A therapist may use these techniques to get information, yet it wouldn't be considered wrong. These techniques are a tool and most tools can be used for good or evil, it just depends on the intent of the user.
This was a good book to get into the beginning of asking questions where you need to get at the heart of the matter. Pickpocketing may be too strong of a word because it implies you are doing something wrong. A therapist may use these techniques to get information, yet it wouldn't be considered wrong. These techniques are a tool and most tools can be used for good or evil, it just depends on the intent of the user.
March 20, 2024
Great information
I liked this book. Its wasn't bogged down with excess storytelling. Straight to the point and concise. I enjoyed particularly the part covering how not to answer questions
I liked this book. Its wasn't bogged down with excess storytelling. Straight to the point and concise. I enjoyed particularly the part covering how not to answer questions
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