Stop Pushing Me Around!

by Benun, Ilise

• ISBN13: 9781564148827
• ISBN10: 1564148823
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-30
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc

Summary

Succeeding in business requires an assertive personality, self-confidence, and solid communication skills. But according to the Shyness Institute in Palo Alto, CA, half of all American adults consider themselves shy! If you're one of them don't worry! There are skills and techniques you can learn which will allow you to grow out of your shell and become a friendly, assertive person. Learn these simple strategies and you will get along better with colleagues, be seen as a strong, team player, get the promotions you deserve or the clients you want and, ultimately - and natually - succeed in business.

Table of Contents

Introduction	13	(4)
Section I: So You're Not a People Person
Getting to Know Yourself Better	17	(16)
Paths to Developing Self-Confidence	33	(10)
Overcome Fears With Curiosity	43	(12)
Section II: Skills and Strategies for Shy People
Network Your Way	55	(18)
Lose All Fear of Personal Encounters	73	(28)
Hang Up on Phone Fear	101	(12)
Do You Speak Body Language?	113	(10)
Communication Tools for Introverts	123	(16)
Selling Techniques for Shy Salespeople	139	(14)
Managing Shy People	153	(12)
Section III: Communication Cheat Sheets
How to Say What You Mean	165	(20)
What to Say in All Sorts of Situations	185	(20)
Recommended Reading	205	(4)
Works Consulted	209	(4)
Index	213	(6)
About the Author	219