Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Kevin Hogan explains how to communicate interpersonally, talk to yourself, and transcend physical experience into the realm of idea and thought. He does so by revealing such communication secrets as reinforcing verbal messages with non-verbal cues. He also instructs readers how to interpret the body language of others and to then modify communication strategies accordingly. By implementing these easy-to-follow instructions, anyone can become a better listener, a better speaker, and a better communicator, which will yield great dividends, both personally and professionally.
Praise for The Psychology of Persuasion
"Practical, sensible, workable, and totally accessible to the non-specialist general reader."
--The Midwest Book Review
"This work is sheer genius! . . . If I were the only one who knew these secrets, I'd rule the earth."
--Joe ("Mr. Fire") Vitale, author of The Seven Lost Secrets of Success and The AMA Complete Guide to Small Business Advertising
"Kevin Hogan . . . teaches you to help you turn wary prospects into willing--and satisfied--customers."
--Selling Power
Positive and confident communicators are not born--they are made, using the techniques and strategies outlined in this book to become successful in everything from business to intimate relationships. In Talk Your Way to the Top, Kevin Hogan teaches you effective methods of communicating on all levels, including verbal and non-verbal.
So, whether your goal is to strengthen your relationship with your mate, get a promotion, or increase your sales, by following Hogan's communication secrets, you can change your life--forever.
Kevin Hogan, Ph.D., D.C.H., teaches "The Psychology of Persuasion" for the University of St. Thomas Management Center in Minneapolis, and has taught his unique skills of persuasion to employees of many of America's Fortune 500 companies. His specialized knowledge of hypnosis and neurolinguistics has brought him acclaim as one of America's leading experts in the field of human influence. He also is the author of The Psychology of Persuasion: How to Persuade Others to Your Way of Thinking.