
Leil Lowndes presents 92 specific verbal and non-verbal techniques designed to influence how others perceive a speaker’s social status and authority. The text provides technical instructions on body language, such as the "Flooding Smile" and "Sticky Eyes," to establish immediate rapport. Lowndes details methods for navigating professional small talk, including strategies for entering group conversations, using "Parrot" techniques to keep others talking, and employing specific word choices that signal confidence. The subject matter focuses on the mechanics of social engineering and the subtle linguistic cues that separate high-status communicators from the average person.
This book serves professionals, job seekers, and socially anxious individuals who want to improve their interpersonal efficacy. Readers use these strategies to gain a competitive edge in business negotiations and networking events. By practicing the outlined drills, a reader walks away with a toolkit for managing first impressions and steering conversations toward their own goals. The material provides a clear roadmap for anyone looking to project an aura of success and competence in high-stakes social environments.
Practical, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Growth Strategist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1998
- Language
- EN
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