Book Description
In this book were going to be talking about the 2 predominant and powerful communication styles which should improve your effectiveness as a communicator, persuader or as a leader. Especially CRUCIAL to folks entering a new group of people where the perfect calibration of strength and approachability is crucial in gaining a solid foothold in the group. People are too hung up on techniques and tactics without realizing there are actually 2 styles of communication one could shift into, to hit the sweet spot 'and maximize communication and relationship effectiveness not to mention persuasiveness and compliance, from your peers and subordinates! Choosing the wrong one at the wrong time or to the wrong people? You lose respect, authority and they won't follow or believe anything you say! Even worse...they'll shun you out PERMANENTLY for coming in too strong or too weak and mis-calibrated! Introduction The Newbie and his homework New house, new rules! Knowing the players Credibility building Chipping away Technical Experts and Know -it- alls Pockets of powers Not created equal Being the force of change Communication between the sexes Male psychology Female psychology Initial communication assessment phase in business Direct style communications Group talks and Direct style Authority and Decisiveness Arguments and Verbal jousts Too Controlling Hinting your power Power is just in the mind Weak communication Alphas and Betas Too stiff Not listening Flexibility From the edge, inwards Indirect style Language from the edge Asking questions Indirect requiring more direct means Arguments Protection of Egos Calibration and balance is key Direct style transitioning to Indirect Indirect style transitioning to Direct Covering a topic Power plays Changing to Direct style mindset Improving your communication style Inner critique Recording yourself Talking in front of the mirror External critiques Culture and a larger vocabulary Tips to improve your techniques NLP Influence Cautionary tales Practice, practice, practice! Safe place Inner game requirements for change
