Get the results you want and come out as the Top Dog in every conversationFancy being the ‘Top Dog’ in all your dealings? Fed up of feeling like the underdog? So many of us regularly ‘lose’ in conversations before we’ve even opened our mouths. Often without realising it, we don’t see ourselves as a peer of the other person. And we transmit this in what we do and say (“I’ll fit round you. I know you’re really busy.”) The other person picks up on this. And, without d...

The long-awaited follow-up to the international bestseller The Jelly EffectCommunication is supposed to cause something. That’s the point of it. So, what do you want to achieve following your communication? Do you want someone to answer ‘yes’? Do you want to improve your relationships? Do you want people to understand exactly what you’re talking about, first time? Whatever you want to achieve, you’ll need decent communication to get there, and expert and bestsellin...

Like throwing jelly at a wall, poor communication never sticks.Too much information and not enough relevance is a problem that pervades almost all business communication. So what's the answer? More relevance and a lot less jelly.The Jelly Effect teaches you simple, memorable and costless ways to win more attention and more business. Imagine how effective you'd be if you communicated only what was relevant 100 percent of the time. You would be better at talking to o...

How effective is the communication you experience every day? How often have you been bored during a presentation? Failed to win a piece of business that, deep down, you know you should have won? Had a tedious, pointless networking conversation?Countless times, no doubt. Too much information and not enough relevance is a problem that pervades almost all business communication. You see, the way many people communicate is like filling a bucket with jelly, flinging it at their audience...

Top Dog will help you make an instant, dramatic and lasting improvement to how you communicate with others. The techniques work in every type of interaction conversations, socialising, dating, interviews, sales, marketing, networking anything where you want to impress and persuade others. The books style is highly entertaining, populist, instructive and thought-provoking. The content is relevant to both beginners, as well as reminding seasoned professionals.

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Effective Time Management is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to the art of managing your business books and accounts. In just 96 pages, Effective Time Management reveals the art of organising your life without complicated strategies, so that you are in control and have more time for the things that matter.

TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF PRESENTATIONS.Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results.Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you:Win over tough crowdsOrganize a coherent narrativeCreate power...

Are you sick of working day after day for someone else, dreaming of what you'll do one day when you retire? Why wait until you're old to enjoy retirement? How would you like to retire in 12 months?Stop dreaming about a better life in the future – create one for yourself today!If you're serious about getting the most out of life and want to discover how you can use your passions to pay your bills, then How to Retire in 12 Months is the book for you.Author Se...

The time management secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Time Management.Includes how to:• Identify your biggest priorities and find time to achieve them• Deal with the biggest hidden time-wasters• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients• Cope with information overload• Take control of your inbox and voicemail

This incredible guide offers solid information on different styles of resumes and interview techniques. Prepared exclusively by professional resume writers and human resource managers. This guide includes: expressing skills & achievements, resume do's & don'ts, format, cover letters, chronological & combination formats, types of interviews, company & job questions, follow-up & making the decision, compensation issues, headhunters & employment agencies, job search basics & more.

Get the know-how to successfully negotiate to get what you want—in a day!Negotiation Skills In A Day For Dummies offers expert guidance on executing the essential skills of successfully and diplomatically negotiating for the outcomes you desire.Preparing to negotiateSetting clear goals and limitsImproving your listening skills and asking the right questionsCommunicating clearlyMaintaining emotional dist...

Includes memorable ways to start and finish your speech with a flourishStraightforward advice on making your speeches sparkleWith the right preparation even the most nervous speaker can deliver a winning presentation. Public Speaking & Presentations For Dummies shows you how, from drafting your content to honing your tone for a perfect delivery. More confident speakers can find expert advice on getting visual aids right, impromptu ...