You Say More Than You Think – Janine Driver
Book description (back cover):
Myth: Liars don’t make eye contact
Myth: Certain power gestures will make people respect you.
Myth: Smile at everyone you meet – people will like and admire you.
NEW YORK TIMES bestseller YOU SAY MORE THAN YOU THINK shatters these myths and teaches you how to use the New Body Language to get what you want – to be bulletproof at work, secure in your relationship, and content in your own skin.
JANINE DRIVER is the founder and president of the Body Language Institute. She has trained thousands of law enforcement officers to interpret body language and frequently speaks to large audiences and the media as a body language expert.
Links:
Janine Driver’s Official website
Published by Three Rivers Press
Law Of Connection – Michael J. Losier
Book description :
Are there certain people you cannot seem to communicate with – at home, at work or in your community? You say one thing, they hear something different. You simply do not understand one another, and you cannot explain why. The only thing you are certain of is that the lack of connection leads to disappointment, frustration, and conflict.
Now in LAW OF CONNECTION, Michael J. Losier gives you the key to successful communication. Using the principles of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), you will soon master the few simple skills needed to create understanding with people in every aspect of life.
With tips, tools, exercises, and scripts to guide you, you will discover:
- The three conditions for connecting
- Techniques for calibrating your conversations
- Four easy methods for effective communication
- Tips for creating positive rapport in all kinds of situations
- A special section for teachers, trainers, and anyone who makes group presentations.
Bring LAW OF CONNECTION home to your family and introduce it into your workplace. Watch and listen as communication improves wherever you are, and your relationships become fuller, richer, and free of conflict.
Website : www.lawofconnectionbook.com
Hachette Book Group website
Do I listen to my kids?
By asking this question I’m not asking myself if I listen to them for the answers to the questions that I ask, although I certainly do listen at those times when I do ask a question, but rather, do I listen to the things which they desire to express?
Do I really listen? Do I sit and give my 100% attention? Or do I buzz around doing this or that and “caually” listen.
I will say that I personally am not the best listener in the world (but I am certainly not the worst!). Or maybe since I’m not sure who holds the title of the best or worst it’s hard to compare to an incomparable.
But I’ve asked myself this question and have looked at how I have tendency to get busy going about my own agenda while “casually” listening to what my child is saying. And I know I’m not alone in having that tendency. Maybe I’m legitimately busy at times (and maybe you are too). Maybe I’m running on a tight schedule sometimes (and so are you right?).
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