Best Selling Books by James Daugherty

Imagine how different your life would be if you could effortlessly persuade the people around you to get the most out of every situation. You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking the persuasive powers to truly get what you want out of life. Whether it''s attaining more influence at work or simply getting the kids to do the dishes. All too often people are left wanting as they aren''t equipped with the right psychological tactics to get these things done. Not anymore. James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there''s one communication trait which is critical to winning, persuasion. A spy would be highly ineffective without it. However he never realised quite how much his ability to persuade others whilst working in the field as an American spy would help everyday people in civilian life. Imagine if you could effectively massage conversations in your favor, without manipulation or deception to effortlessly bring people round to your way of thinking. In this insightful and functional book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no nonsense guide revealing how to: Better understand Cialdini''s 6 "Weapons" of Influence Interpreting the classic human psychological motivators What Aristotle can teach you about persuasion The different types of persuasion techniques explained The right way to use the "reverse psychology" principle Spy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situations Conversational strategies & personality traits to win over even the toughest adversary Importance of small talk, greetings & goodbyes in persuasion Dealing with insults/arguments like a Professional ... and much more. An Ex-Spy''s guide to Persuasion is a mixture of methodical methods combined with real life examples to back up the author''s advice. The clever communication and persuasion tricks described will help you in all areas of life from career, relationships and everything in between.

While the Ancient Stoic advice is still the very best playbook for adversity, you might need to give yourself an upgrade on these timeless teachings. To adopt a more progressive, 21st-century approach to problems. This makes dealing with issues so much easier when they do arise! This book lays out these upgrades in clear, concise, actionable steps.

Imagine how different your life would be if you could really know what others are thinking in any situation. To identify the non-verbal gestures people are giving off to understand exactly what''s on their mind. Whether it''s reading your colleagues at work, the spouse at home or a complete stranger on the street. This book will show you how.

You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking a little self-confidence when you need it most. Whether it''s nailing that job interview, speaking in front of a crowd, or asking that someone on a date. All too often people fall short in these moments as they aren''t equipped with the cutting edge confidence to adequately deal with them. Not anymore... James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of communication. But there''s one thing that underpins everything, confidence. It''s what keeps spy''s alive. However, he never realized quite how much his intelligence tactics on building general confidence, prepping for specific assignments, or dealing with stressful situations on the fly would help everyday people in civilian life. Imagine how different your life could be if you were able to operate optimally in every situation. In this eye-opening & engaging book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no-nonsense guide revealing how to: Build general overriding confidence (that lasts). Step by step strategies to overcome limiting beliefs. Prepping for important ''missions'' (interviews, meetings, dates) you have prior warning for. Positive visualization techniques Body language tips for making a great first impression Breakdown & use of the OODA loop process to efficiently deal with stressful situations Spy tactics to deal with social anxiety on the fly. Confidence is a mixture of fascinating anecdotes combined with the scientific rationale to back up the author''s advice. The clever confidence tricks described will help you in all areas of life from a professional career, relationships and ultimately your future success.

In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.

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