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A Practical Guide to NLP: Turn Negatives into Positives
An INTRODUCING PRACTICAL GUIDE to the therapy designed to help people have better, fuller and richer lives – as well as work far more effectively. By focusing on how we communicate – the words we use as well as non-verbal communication such as body language – NLP seeks to change our mental habits into those of more successful people. Whether you're a salesperson needing to close more deals, a teacher who would like to get through to your pupils more quickly, or someone who needs to negotiate between parties – this INTRODUCING PRACTICAL GUIDE is for you.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2011
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About the author
Neil Shah
9 books1 followerNeil Shah is a consultant in NLP and the founder of the Stress Management Society.
Neil is an award-winning businessman, life coach, stress management expert and motivational speaker. He is also a qualified practitioner of hypnotherapy and counselling and communication skills, and has trained extensively in neuro linguistic programming.
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Neil is an award-winning businessman, life coach, stress management expert and motivational speaker. He is also a qualified practitioner of hypnotherapy and counselling and communication skills, and has trained extensively in neuro linguistic programming.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
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June 6, 2013
I originally bought this book to attempt brainwashing, however i soon realise its very unethical to do so. I began reading this book sometime back but then stopped because of the NLP about NLP within the first few chapters, but i recently decided to complete the book and overall im very glad i did so.
Though as i mentioned the first few chapter are ironically attempted the programmes the ideology that NLP is the best, and occasionally criticising psychology even though NLP is pretty much just another form of psychology. I found this book very informative and somewhat worried that unethical people could take full advantage of some of the techniques to manipulate people in to doing whatever they wish. Even though i find the practice a brainwashing course, there are also some socialising techniques which (even though i pretty much already knew) were interesting.
So overall i'd advice anyone to read this book even if your not very interested in how the mind works but just for the eye opening subject it is. It may also help you realise just how many people within day to day life actually use these techniques, without realise they are.
Though as i mentioned the first few chapter are ironically attempted the programmes the ideology that NLP is the best, and occasionally criticising psychology even though NLP is pretty much just another form of psychology. I found this book very informative and somewhat worried that unethical people could take full advantage of some of the techniques to manipulate people in to doing whatever they wish. Even though i find the practice a brainwashing course, there are also some socialising techniques which (even though i pretty much already knew) were interesting.
So overall i'd advice anyone to read this book even if your not very interested in how the mind works but just for the eye opening subject it is. It may also help you realise just how many people within day to day life actually use these techniques, without realise they are.
January 28, 2019
Very Well written , the book explains the basics of Neurolinguistic Programming.
Except the chapter on Goal settings , every other topics were explained keeping NLP in mind.
This book is an introductory guide to anyone who wants to pursue NLP , very few exercises are given down, so if you are looking for Quick recipes for transformation, this is not the book.
But if you are thinking of seriously taking up NLP as a guide towards transformation, this books serves as the first step !!!
Except the chapter on Goal settings , every other topics were explained keeping NLP in mind.
This book is an introductory guide to anyone who wants to pursue NLP , very few exercises are given down, so if you are looking for Quick recipes for transformation, this is not the book.
But if you are thinking of seriously taking up NLP as a guide towards transformation, this books serves as the first step !!!
July 12, 2023
Thoughts
This is a completely novel topic to me and was very interesting. I liked the exercises I could use to better understand the new concepts and hopefully it can be somewhat useful in the future if needed.
This is a completely novel topic to me and was very interesting. I liked the exercises I could use to better understand the new concepts and hopefully it can be somewhat useful in the future if needed.
November 17, 2011
Icon's 'Introducing' series is known across the world as the comic-book style series that brings big ideas to life.
The series covers subjects from Freud to Quantum Theory, Islam to Modernism and is loved for its concision, wit and authority, and has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
For 2011, Icon are thrilled to announce a major new concept.
'Introducing: The Practical Guides' takes big ideas - and gets them working for YOU.
The series covers subjects from Freud to Quantum Theory, Islam to Modernism and is loved for its concision, wit and authority, and has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
For 2011, Icon are thrilled to announce a major new concept.
'Introducing: The Practical Guides' takes big ideas - and gets them working for YOU.
March 14, 2019
If you are a fan of NLP, this is an easy reading and simple introduction. Well worth the read. If you are a detractor, there's no particular point in reading it, but you hew this already. If you are on the fence, the main difference between NLP and standard therapies is
a) it was not developed by psychologists or the medical profession. Hence such people generally do not like it
b) it focuses on modelling successful people rather than studying illness
c) it has an array of applications, outside physiological health
The main criticism is that it is pseudoscientific. If having read all this you are interested, then this is a simple brief introduction and one of the most concise books on the matter.
a) it was not developed by psychologists or the medical profession. Hence such people generally do not like it
b) it focuses on modelling successful people rather than studying illness
c) it has an array of applications, outside physiological health
The main criticism is that it is pseudoscientific. If having read all this you are interested, then this is a simple brief introduction and one of the most concise books on the matter.
February 3, 2023
An excellent resource for an introduction to the NLP field.
I found this more of an overview than a practical guide tho. Most of the communication concepts mentioned make sense and are something to have in mind. After reading the book, I totally want to continue with the NLP methods and dig deeper. I love that with NLP, you can basically 'cure' yourself in minutes (as opposed to therapy where you can spend 20+ years just looking into your past). Definitely, something to think about.
I found this more of an overview than a practical guide tho. Most of the communication concepts mentioned make sense and are something to have in mind. After reading the book, I totally want to continue with the NLP methods and dig deeper. I love that with NLP, you can basically 'cure' yourself in minutes (as opposed to therapy where you can spend 20+ years just looking into your past). Definitely, something to think about.
August 6, 2018
Such as a good book to read. Even I have spent a bit long time to read but i gain more knowledge from this. I love this book! ^^
July 31, 2019
Great intro to NLP
Great introduction to NLP with lots of practical examples and exercises to bring it to life. Recommended as a place to start.
Great introduction to NLP with lots of practical examples and exercises to bring it to life. Recommended as a place to start.
May 5, 2021
Dull and obvious
February 5, 2024
interesting
Ready to apply some of the useful techniques. This book is very interesting and the techniques are very helpful for me.
Ready to apply some of the useful techniques. This book is very interesting and the techniques are very helpful for me.
February 12, 2012
I bought this book because I wanted to find a way to move on in life. I had a feeling of what Shah himself says – “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”
The book provides a highly accessible introduction to the techniques of neurolinguistic programming in nicely digestible chunks. It is an eye opener in many ways, especially as it is mindful in telling you that you can’t use this to change other people, but you can change yourself so that other people relate to you better.
Whether you want to learn how better to influence people, how to overcome phobias or how to prepare yourself for any situation, this book is an excellent starting point. It may be all you need in itself, and if not, Shah provides a helpful list of further reading and information resources to further your studies.
It warrants a second read or more to make sure you’ve fully grasped all of what it gives you. I found myself at times so enthused at what I was reading that I didn’t really take it in. Next read, pad and pen at the ready and then I can properly learn how to change my filter so that I no longer need to write things down in order to commit them to memory.
The book provides a highly accessible introduction to the techniques of neurolinguistic programming in nicely digestible chunks. It is an eye opener in many ways, especially as it is mindful in telling you that you can’t use this to change other people, but you can change yourself so that other people relate to you better.
Whether you want to learn how better to influence people, how to overcome phobias or how to prepare yourself for any situation, this book is an excellent starting point. It may be all you need in itself, and if not, Shah provides a helpful list of further reading and information resources to further your studies.
It warrants a second read or more to make sure you’ve fully grasped all of what it gives you. I found myself at times so enthused at what I was reading that I didn’t really take it in. Next read, pad and pen at the ready and then I can properly learn how to change my filter so that I no longer need to write things down in order to commit them to memory.
September 19, 2012
After reading two books on body language it felt like a natural progression for me to be introduced to the subject of N.L.P or Neuro Linguistic Programming. It actually goes hand in hand with body language and body language is an element of NLP.
At first this book hits you like a brick and it comes across as being a little bit convoluted and after reading the first few pages I thought I was inducing a nice juicy migraine. But each chapter slowly makes sense and makes fascinating reading. NLP is an amazing tool in any area of life whether it is business, financial, family or personal growth. There's a lot to get your head around in this book and it's not something you can just read and put on the backburner for a while. NLP techniques need to be remembered and practiced on a daily basis in order for them to be become a part and parcel of your life. I was particularly fascinated by the concepts of mirroring and visualisation, embedded commands and anchoring; I really want to learn more about NLP and perhaps see where it takes me.
Anyone who is interested in self help and body language could find this subject helpful. I did and am hoping to learn more on the subject.
Food for thought. I give it a 5/5.
At first this book hits you like a brick and it comes across as being a little bit convoluted and after reading the first few pages I thought I was inducing a nice juicy migraine. But each chapter slowly makes sense and makes fascinating reading. NLP is an amazing tool in any area of life whether it is business, financial, family or personal growth. There's a lot to get your head around in this book and it's not something you can just read and put on the backburner for a while. NLP techniques need to be remembered and practiced on a daily basis in order for them to be become a part and parcel of your life. I was particularly fascinated by the concepts of mirroring and visualisation, embedded commands and anchoring; I really want to learn more about NLP and perhaps see where it takes me.
Anyone who is interested in self help and body language could find this subject helpful. I did and am hoping to learn more on the subject.
Food for thought. I give it a 5/5.
January 5, 2012
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This book is rather more breathless than the CBT one, less well written but with more practical exercises. I quite liked the idea of analysing amd changing your own discourse to make yourself a more effective communicator; I was however skeeved out by the gleeful way in which the author suggests that one can coerce others to do your will; it seemed to be lacking a moral compass. There may be a fine line between persuasion and manipulation, but I think the line is definitely there.
This book is rather more breathless than the CBT one, less well written but with more practical exercises. I quite liked the idea of analysing amd changing your own discourse to make yourself a more effective communicator; I was however skeeved out by the gleeful way in which the author suggests that one can coerce others to do your will; it seemed to be lacking a moral compass. There may be a fine line between persuasion and manipulation, but I think the line is definitely there.
September 4, 2012
Very insightful. A little book that makes this vast subject approachable.
September 20, 2020
Never under estimate introducing practical guides, they are amazing. A mixture of theory and social skills. Worth buying to keep on my book shelf.
July 26, 2015
A succinct introduction to the subject with good case studies. Useful for all health care professionals. It is a small Gem of a book.
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