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Verbal judo : the gentle art of persuasion  Cover Image Book Book

Verbal judo : the gentle art of persuasion / George J. Thompson and Jerry B. Jenkins.

Summary:

"Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies to successfully express your point of view - and take the lead in most disputes. This updated edition includes a new foreword and a chapter featuring Dr. Thompson's five universal truths of "human interaction"" --P. 4 of cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062107701 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 207 pages ; 21 cm
  • Edition: Updated edition., first William Morrow paperback edition.
  • Publisher: New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2013

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Updated edition with new foreword."
Subject: Interpersonal communication.
Persuasion (Rhetoric)
Persuasion (Psychology)
Influence (Psychology)
Social conflict.
Police training > United States.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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The Pas Campus Library HV 8142 .T46 2013 (Text) 58500000463679 Stacks Volume hold Available -


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