Author:Vanessa Van Edwards
Do you wish you could decode people? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date or your networking partner? You need to know how people work.
As a human behaviour investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our behaviour patterns in her lab - and she's cracked the code.
In Captivate she shares a wealth of shortcuts, systems and behaviour hacks derived from her research, to help you take charge of interactions at work and at home. You'll learn how to execute a social game plan to navigate any social situation; how to speed-read faces for 7 universal 'micro-expressions' that can be used to predict people's emotions; and much more besides.
When you understand the laws of human behaviour you can get along with anyone. With Vanessa's help, you will never interact in the same way again.
Full of helpful tips, actionable anecdotes and fascinating research, Captivate is the consummate wingman (or woman) - a book you'll hear whispering in your ears, giving you social superpowers
—— Jenny Blake, author of PIVOTIn Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards has not only decoded the secret formula for what makes people tick, she also explains how to harness and put the latest people science into action
—— Jordan Harbinger, founder of The Art of CharmThere is a big difference between faking your way into a building relationships and deeply understanding the science of what makes people tick so that you can naturally and effectively connect with them. Captivate teaches this science in a fun and accessible way, so that you apply the learning in your everyday life, growing your network, influence and impact
—— Pamela Slim, author of BODY OF WORKThis book is rewarding regardless of your level of skill in getting along with others
—— Art Markman PhD, co-author of BRAINS BRIEFSThe most useful and credible book on career success I’ve seen in years! ... a rare view behind the scenes on how leaders get picked for coveted roles and how they really succeed and fail. . . refreshingly candid and deeply researched
—— Jacqueline Reses, Capital Lead and People Lead, Square, Inc.I enjoyed every page of this book. A must read for all those who care deeply about leading well.
—— Vicki Escarra, former CMO of Delta Air Lines and CEO of Feeding America and Opportunity InternationalWhat an invaluable book. With colorful stories and interviews, and solid, in-depth data to back up its points, The CEO Next Door is the next must-read for business leaders of all types!
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—— Tim Buckley, CEO of The Vanguard GroupThe CEO Next Door contributes much needed research and data to a subject long dominated by anecdote and conjecture. Your probability of success will rise substantially when you put these insights into action
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—— Laszlo Bock, bestselling author of WORK RULES!, and former SVP of People at GoogleWith a 'Moneyball' approach to leadership, The CEO Next Door is a must read for aspiring leaders, CEOs, board members, and anyone responsible for grooming future leaders
—— Jim Donald, former CEO Starbucks and Extended Stay HotelsClear, practical guide on how to run any company, large or small ... The CEO Next Door explodes the myths behind what it takes to get to the top and provides what works, regardless of gender or background. Eye-opening and operational
—— Stuart Diamond, serial entrepreneur, author of the New York Times bestseller Getting More: How To Be A More Persuasive Person in Work and Life, and Professor at Wharton Business SchoolRequired reading for anyone who aspires to the C-suite and wants to thrive there
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—— Thales Teixeira, Associate Professor, Harvard Business SchoolSutton offers a variety of techniques that people suffering the presence of difficult individuals at their work, in their sports teams or just in everyday life can employ to deal with them or fight back. There is even help with discovering whether or not you are an asshole yourself - and what to do about it if you do something that makes you one... This is a small book but it could play a big part in making us treat others better
—— ForbesYou are armed and ready to handle ghastly people wherever you might find them
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—— W MagazinePeople are jerks. And there's plenty of evidence to prove it in the very blunt self-help book called "The A-hole Survival Guide," a scholarly source that teaches fed-up readers how to deal with co-workers, strangers and just about anyone who sucks
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