Get Anyone to Do Anything Never Feel Powerless Again--With Psychological Secrets to Control and Influence Every Situation

by Lieberman, Dr. David J., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780312270179
• ISBN10: 0312270178
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-11
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

When one of the century's greatest floods devastated her town, Robin Silverman went looking for the personal peace she knew she and tens of thousands of others would need to restore their shattered lives.In her search, she discovered the Ten Gifts: powerful inner resources that have been within us since birth-resources that can transform crisis, create opportunity, and deliver lasting fulfillment.The gifts have familiar names: faith, love, dreams, courage, unity, joy, trust, character, thanks, and intention.Using stories of real people, Silverman beautifully illustrates new and exciting ways your gifts can be defined and used to provide the security you want when you need it the most.In addition, she offers practical exercises so you can put the gifts to work for yourself.For anyone wanting more satisfaction from life, The Ten Gifts lights the path to personal peace. AUTHORBIO: Robin L. Silverman is an inspirational writer, public speaker, and consultant whose career is focused on discovering the good in all people.She has been widely published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Unsinkable Soul. She lives in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with her husband, two daughters, and the family's collie.

Author Biography

David J. Lieberman, Ph.D, whose books have been translated into eleven languages, is an internationally renowned leader in the field of human behavior. He has appeared on m ore than two hundred programs and is a frequent guest expert on national television and radio shows such as The Today Show, National Public Radio, The View, PBS, The Montel William Show Show, and A&E. He is sought-after speaker, lecturer, and consultant. Techniques based on his work have led to grounbreaking advancements in numerous fields and are in use by governments, corporations, and professionals in more than twenty-five countries. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
The Secrets Inside and How to Use Them	xiii
SECTION I: GET ANYONE TO LIKE YOU, LOVE YOU, OR JUST PLAIN THINK YOU'RE GREAT!	1	(34)
Get Anyone to Like You . . . Every Time	3	(8)
Get Anyone to Find You Irresistibly Attractive	11	(6)
How to Make a Fantastic First Impression	17	(4)
Get the Instant Advantage in Every Relationship	21	(7)
Get Anyone to See You as Pure Gold	28	(3)
How to Appear Calm, Confident, and in Control in Any Situation	31	(4)
SECTION II: NEVER BE FOOLED, TRICKED, MANIPULATED, USED, LIED TO, OR TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AGAIN	35	(18)
The Six-Star Test to See if Someone Is a True Friend	37	(3)
Does His Story Check Out?	40	(2)
How to Tell if Someone Is Trying to Manipulate You	42	(2)
How to Tell if a Person's Bluffing in Any Situation	44	(3)
How to See Through People	47	(3)
Get Anyone to Say What He's Really Thinking	50	(3)
SECTION III: TAKE CONTROL OF ANY SITUATION AND GET ANYONE TO DO ANYTHING	53	(50)
Get Anyone to Take Immediate Action in Any Situation	55	(7)
Get Anyone to Take Your Advice	62	(4)
Get Anyone to Follow Through on a Commitment to You	66	(6)
How to Get a Stubborn Person to Change His Mind About Anything	72	(9)
Get Anyone to Do a Favor for You	81	(8)
The Greatest Psychological Secrets of Leadership	89	(5)
Get Anyone to Understand Anything	94	(2)
Minority Rule	96	(4)
How to Get Any Group of People to Get Along	100	(3)
SECTION IV: HOW TO WIN AT ANY COMPETITION: BEAT OUT ANYONE FOR THE JOB, THE DATE, OR THE GAME	103	(10)
Secrets to Winning in Any Competition	105	(4)
The #1 Mistake Most People Make in Life	109	(4)
SECTION V: MAKE LIFE EASY: LEARN HOW TO INSTANTLY TAKE LIFE'S MOST ANNOYING, FRUSTRATING, AND DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AND GET THE UPPER HAND EVERY TIME!	113	(66)
Get Anyone to Return Your Phone Call Immediately	115	(3)
Get Anyone to Forgive You for Anything	118	(8)
The Best Way to Break Bad News	126	(6)
Get Back Anything You've Loaned Fast, and Without an Argument	132	(2)
Say No Without Hurt Feelings or Guilt	134	(3)
How to Turn a Rude and Obnoxious Person into Your Best Friend	137	(4)
How to Stop a Rumor Before Your Reputation Pays a Price	141	(3)
Stop Verbal Abuse Instantly	144	(2)
Get Anyone to Open Up to You	146	(3)
Deal with Any Complaint Fast and Easy	149	(3)
Stop Jealous Behavior in an Instant	152	(3)
How to Get the Best Advice from Anyone	155	(3)
Give the Harshest Criticism Without Ever Offending	158	(3)
Get Anyone to Confide in You and Confess Anything	161	(4)
How to Handle Any Tough (or Stupid) Questions	165	(6)
Just for Parents	171	(2)
Get Out of Almost Any Physical or Sexual Assault	173	(6)
Conclusion	179	(2)
Bibliography	181	(4)
About the Author	185