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How to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships
Learn to connect, create rapport, develop trust, and build deep relationships. In this day and age, the art of deep listening is a superpower. If you can make someone feel heard and important, you are on the highway to their heart. And it’s not as difficult or complex as you think. How to go from stranger to cherished friend in record time. How to Listen with Intention is ultimately a book about relationships. A relationship must be give-and-take - are you taking more than you are giving? Are you making people feel comfortable opening up to you? Are you listening well, or unwittingly being a conversational/relationship narcissist?It’s time to ask these difficult questions and learn the skills to not only help people in times of need, but create new friendships with just about anyone -- after all, who doesn’t like to be heard? Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. Understand people two levels beneath their actual words. --The most damaging mindsets for listening.--How we are all biologically programmed to be terrible listeners, and we have no idea about it.--The one person you should emulate for better listening.--How listening styles, frames, and levels can help you - and how you are not even close to what you think you are.--The concept of active, reflective listening, and why it’s so tough.--Reading people, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Become the most trusted ally and source of comfort and understanding.
Better Small Talk
Networking events suck, but they can suck less. What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression. Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation. From hello to goodbye, with strangers or old friends, you'll learn how to simply go deeper. NO MORE: interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention. Better Small Talk is a unique read. Imagine the following situation: you've just put on your name tag, and you're approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today.No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport. Learn to open people up without them even realizing it. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you. You'll learn exact dialogues, responses, phrases, and questions to use. •How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on. •Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations. •Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers. •Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now Become someone who is magnetic and who can make new friends in any situation. Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics. Make each conversation count by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page.
Laugh Tactics
Exact phrases to develop your sense of humor, master witty remarks, make people laugh, and be funnier – even if you’re not naturally funny. Laugh Tactics is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you’ll encounter in daily conversation – stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We’re not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn’t a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. Learn to simply make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you. Learn witticisms, quips, retorts, comebacks, and wisecracks without being cheesy or corny. Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve never understood humor or how to be funny. I’ve done the work for you and analyzed everyone from comedy writers to standup comedians and given you step-by-step, complete guidance to use common joke structures in everyday situations. Adaptable to any premise, topic, or setting! Strategies to instantly be clever and witty and sound like a world-class comedian. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and sought-after Social Skills and Conversation Coach. He teaches building rapport, and a major part of that is using humor to connect with others – shared moments of laughter are incredible bonding moments, and you'll be able to create them without being "that guy/girl". What techniques will you learn to make people laugh spontaneously? •What makes an impactful comedic delivery and storytelling.•How to use irony and sarcasm conversationally.•How to create and build a banter chain with others.•Injecting role play into any situation. You will also learn the following: •How to play on people’s expectations and sense of contrast.•The art of misconstruing.•Why relatability is so darn funny.•The famous “comic triple.”
Massive Charisma
Develop your own personal gravity with concrete skills to stand out, be noticed, and captivate people.If you (1) walk into a room and feel invisible, or (2) want to ensure you make a powerful personal impact – NEWSFLASH: you need better advice than “fake it ‘til you make it” or “just be yourself.”Confidently approach and excel in any social setting.MASSIVE CHARISMA is a book that just might fundamentally change how you interact with others. Never before have you looked behind the curtain of so-called charismatic people and the subtle ways they act and think differently. You get the “how to” along with the “why” and a multitude of illustrative examples.We are always told that our interpersonal skills are the key to what we want in life, and it’s true. Let the actionable tips, questions, approaches, and replicable techniques in this book be your guide to growing your sense of personal magnetism and charm.Advice from an internationally-known, professional charisma coach.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and teaches charisma and social skills for a living. He’s also a late bloomer and former social recluse – he made the transformation, knows exactly what it takes, and can relate to you every step of the way – advice from someone who simply gets it.He has been featured in: GQ Magazine, Tedx, Forbes, Men’s Fitness, and the Huffington Post.The highly focused advice will teach you what matters in an interaction, from beginning to end, subtle to obvious, small to big.•How to wield your attention and focus for maximum impact.•How choosing and being a role model help your charisma quotient.•The subconscious body language signals that matter.•How to exude true empathy and warmth.Solve: small talk, interviews, networking events, and strangers.•How to demonstrate your value, confidence, and powerful presence.•How to tailor your communication and speak to individuals.•How to listen and validate effectively.•The top charisma mistakes people unknowingly commit.Charisma can be the difference between: a promotion and being terminated; a significant other and a mere friend; a smile and a dismissive frown. Charisma is the one skill that opens all the doors you want in life, and the benefits are endless. It is the lubricant, step ladder, and crowbar that will give you access to anywhere in the world.
Make Friends Easily
Making new friends doesn't have to be a chore. Learn how to do it quickly, efficiently, and effectively.Networking events? Big group dinners? Karaoke parties? Please, no.Get past boring small talk and deeply connect with others.Make Friends Easily - it's a simple task, isn't it? But why is it so hard in our modern age? There are so many distractions, so why should people pay attention to you? That's your challenge and task, and this book provides the answer. You'll learn how to become a presence that people crave, how to get past shallow conversation, and how to make sure that your connections are long and lasting.It's simple, but not easy. So pick up this book to make it easier.Understand the unconscious signs that everyone is looking for in new friends.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.Become the most magnetic and welcoming person in the room.- Understand a 5-part friendship formula that you must use- Master "reciprocal curiosity" to unlock people- How to help people "think out loud"- A question framework that can work in any situation- The rule of 3 in conversationsThe quality of your life cannot rise above the quality of your relationships.
The Art of Witty Banter
Think quickly on your feet: be smooth, funny, and clever – all at once. Goodbye awkward silences, hello conversational agility! No matter where you lie on the spectrum of awkward to engaging, witty banter is always the end goal – and it should be. Witty banter, and all the steps that lead to it, allows you to (1) disarm and connect with anyone, (2) immediately exit boring small talk mode, and (3) instantly build rapport like you’re old friends. Flow with the conversational twists and turns like water. The Art of Witty Banter carefully examines the art, nuance, and mechanics of banter and charm to make you witty comeback machine, the likes of which your friends have never seen. You’ll be able to handle, defend, disarm, and engage others in a way that makes you comfortable and confident with each growing day. Transform "interview" conversations into comfortable rapport. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and Social Skills and Conversation Coach. As someone who teaches people to speak for a living, he’s broken wit and banter down to a science and given you real guidelines on what to say and when. Make a sharp, smart, and savvy impression – every time. There’s no guesswork here – you’ll get exact examples and phrases to plug into your daily conversations. 18 specific points to up your charisma quotient. How will you be clever, be quick, and be interesting? •Why the questions you use make people freeze.•How to master teasing, witty comebacks, and initiating jokes and humor.•What free association is and how it makes you quick-witted.•How to create an instant “in-group” and inside joke with someone.
The Science of Attraction
Subconscious and psychologically proven methods to attract others, spark chemistry, and create affection and love. There is a definitive science to attraction, and it turns out we’ve been doing it wrong the entire time. This book is your textbook and field manual for (1) how to flirt better, (2) have better sex, and (3) plant the seeds of romantic love in whomever you want. Understand the instinctual and evolutionary triggers of attraction. The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche. Find the shortcuts to powerful chemistry. Too often, we rely on our own experiences with a sample size of one, or advice from friends that are perpetually single. There’s a better way – looking at the research and evidence about what we really want, not what we think we want. You’ll learn why we like who we like, and what to do about it. Predict people's responses as a matter of psychology. •How to attract from first sight and first touch.•How evolutionary types of attraction are still highly relevant.•How to win the chase.•Flirting styles, methods, and sequences proven to work.•How to trigger love by not focusing on it.•How to know exactly what you want in a partner.•How to have fulfilling sex - vanilla and kinky. Take control of your love life and an authentic and genuine way.
How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation
Exact phrases to develop your sense of humor, master witty remarks, make people laugh, and be funnier – even if you’re not naturally funny. How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you’ll encounter in daily conversation – stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We’re not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn’t a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. These are little tips and tactics for you to become noticeably quick and clever. Make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you. Learn witticisms, quips, retorts, comebacks, and wisecracks without being cheesy or corny. Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve never understood humor or how to be funny. I’ve done the work for you and analyzed everyone from comedy writers to standup comedians and given you step-by-step, complete guidance to use common joke structures in everyday situations. Adaptable to any premise, topic, or setting! Strategies to instantly be clever and witty and sound like a world-class comedian. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and sought-after Social Skills and Conversation Coach. He teaches building rapport, and a major part of that is using humor to connect with others – shared moments of laughter are incredible bonding moments, and you'll be able to create them without being "that guy/girl". Humor is the highway to the relationships you want in life. •What makes an impactful comedic delivery and storytelling.•How to use irony and sarcasm conversationally.•How to create and build a banter chain with others.•Injecting role play into any situation.•How to play on people’s expectations and sense of contrast.•The art of misconstruing.•Why relatability is so darn funny.•The famous “comic triple.”
Social Equations
How to connect with anyone - in a systematic and structured way. A true set of instructions for any social interaction.Sometimes our minds are blank and we run out of things to say. That's normal. This book seeks to simplify that moment with simple formulas and equations to keep you going, connecting, and charming.A detailed breakdown of what people look for in friends, rapport, and social skills.Social Equations is a book of research and iteration. This means that each formula has been verified and confirmed by psychologists and researchers, and then broken down into use for daily life.People often complain that there is too much to implement and think about when they read similar books. But this book simplifies matters into simple equations. It's like a book of cheat sheets that you can constantly refer to and then slowly turn into habit.The absolute best methods to make friends and keep them - as verified by scientists.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Tips for every type of situation you can find yourself in on a daily basis.-The four elements that make up friendship, and why it's not really about true "chemistry"-An actual formula for humor and making people laugh that stand-up comedians also use-How to speak so people will actually listen to your points-Ice breaking and introducing in any social context - how to make that first impression-What comprises trust, the most important relationship factor-What "zombie conversations" are and how to escape them before they get you
Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette, (Un)common Sense, & How to Act
Say please and thank you. Don't stand still in front of a door. Say hi and smile. Don't ask about salary.Is life so complicated? No, but the truth is that these are all unspoken and unwritten social rules. That means you need to learn them.Learn all the social no-nos you've committing your entire life and fix them!Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette is a guidebook for the modern age. Ever wonder why some people glare at you, or what happened that someone won't return your calls? You probably violated a piece of our society's unwritten and unspoken social rules.This is not a small deal! These are small indicators that will repulse people and prevent them from investing in you. Understand how you can better blend in anywhere, and make a lasting impression.Some of these are obvious, some are not. Learn what you should have learned when you were 5 years old.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.Subtle signs to make leave a lasting positive impression on anyone you meet. - Etiquette in public spaces - Small talk guidelines on building comfort and avoiding discomfort - An easy framework for introductions - The golden rule of respect and reciprocity - How to stop giving unsolicited opinions - Personal space - a user's manual - Navigating social misfires and miscues... conflict resolution Foolproof methods to control how others perceive you.
Mindful Listening
The key behind communication - it's not about what you say. It's how you shut up.Empathy and listening - they sound easy, but you know that most people you meet on a daily basis can't do it. So what's the deal?Mindful listening is the skill behind deep relationships.This book is about a skill that isn't complex, but also not easy. It's a book about relationships and what drives them - what lets you into people's hearts. Making someone feel seen and heard and important is the highway to anyone's heart. So it's time to take a look at yourself, diagnose your issues with connection and listening, and attack new and old friendships with a more empathetic perspective.Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Listening well is like reading someone's mind. Everything is said for a reason!-Understand the purpose of pausing and using silences to your advantage-How your ego sabotages your listening and how to get around it-Four types of responses to let people feel seen and heard for sure-How to validate and normalize someone's experience and emotions-The art of paraphrasing and the effect it has on someone's levels of trust-Listening and thinking - you can't do two things at once, but you can act like it-The divide between listening for your own goals, and listening to understand
Communication Skills Training
You are missing out on so many relationships in your life. Make sure it never happens again!Communication is the bedrock of our relationships. But we often don’t know how to express ourselves, or truly hear others. Make sure that you are not letting amazing people pass you by.Increase your social and emotional awareness.Communication Skills Training is truly about arming you with the tools you need for effective expression, listening, and relationships. Communication is the primary contributor to the relationships we attract in our lives, and this book takes you through almost every aspect of successful connection.Imagine being able to walk into a room and make friends with strangers, avoid conflict, and have a charismatic presence. It’s not so tough, it just needs purposeful practice. This book will be your best field guide to knowing how to deal with people, their emotions, and your own emotions.Get ahead in your career – because communication skills gets promotions, not technical skills.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.The keys to preventing and dealing with conflict or other uncomfortable situations. - Identify your communication style, and why it might be holding you back - Exactly how much eye contact to use for emotional connection - One acronym to substantially improve your conversations - How to “hear” people’s emotions and make people trust you - Defusing conflict and tough situations - How to say no and assert yourself to anyone - An ancient Greek persuasion technique that works in any situation Read people like a book – their emotions, feelings, and thoughts!