The Best Kept Secrets of Great Communicators: Nine Secret Weapons to Shine Socially, Uncover Opportunities, and Be Perceived as Smarter, Sharper, and Savvier

by Peter Thomson

When we investigate the most powerful and influential people in the world, we discover that they all have something in common: effective communication. Using the principles of powerful communication, they developed the ability to influence others in a profound way, all the while winning both respect and admiration.
The powerful art of persuasion and effective communication extends beyond mere words. Body language, intention, positioning, and other factors play a significant part. Peter Thomson helps make the unconscious aspects of communication conscious and maximizes our persuasive powers so that we can become more charismatic and influential communicators.
In The Best-Kept Secrets of Great Communicators, you will learn:

Active listening techniques and the impact they have on enhancing your personal and professional relationships
How to handle difficult communication situations with effectiveness
The hidden power of questions that can turn challenging situations into winning achievements
How to be more confident and persuasive in any endeavor that you pursue
Body language -- how to spot whether people are lying or telling the truth

Genres: Self Help, Communication

Audio CD

First published July 1, 2003

About the author

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Peter Thomson is one of the UK's leading strategists in the areas of communication and personal and business growth. Having started in business in 1972, he built and sold three successful companies, enabling him to retire at age 42. Far from living the leisurely life, Peter is an active public speaker, motivator, and writer who has published three books and over a dozen audiobooks. He was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the American Intercontinental University.

Reviews

[Anthony Colozza]

This book was better than I thought it was going to be. Usually these types of self-help books are kind of gimmicky and really don't apply to real life. But this was somewhat different. The book is more about the physiology of how to influence people and get them to do what you want. It is more along the lines of a sales and marketing book than a self-help book. The examples used are really interesting and the book shows how you word and approach an issue can have a significant effect on how people respond. I don't think there is anything in there that I'll use in everyday life but all in all I found it really interesting. The book is written well and will hold your interest throughout.

[Travis]

I loved this program. I have listened to it several times, and each time I go through it again, I find more treasured that I can put in to practical use.

[Jeff Bloomquist]

Very informative and fast reading.

[Emily]

**Audio Book***

Really enjoyed listening to this book and trying to keep up with all of the helpful habits Peter was imparting.

[AmericanArminian]

Great for the new student of communications, sales or negotiating. Basic principles that can move you instantly ahead of the pack. Recommended.

[Mark Manderson]

Picked up a few little nuggets that are great when applied.