Conversational Power: The Key to Success with People

by James K. Van Fleet

Book Overview

This powerful guide gives you the proven techniques of using conversational power to control the behavior of other people in hundreds of business and social situations. In an instant, you can get anyone to do what you want, when you want, the way you want--and do it gladly. For examples, the guide shows you how to . . . - Gain the full support and respect of other people - Silence criticism and overcome resistance to your ideas - Deliver a speech...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0135296374
• ISBN13: 9780135296370
• Release Date: July 1991
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Master The Language of Success by one of the great masters.

Master the Language of Success from James Van Fleet one of the truly great masters of communciation. In 1975, I purchased my first James Van Fleet program, "Power With People" that book helped me immensely. In fact, I still have it and review it from time to time. In 1994, I order the tape version of this program and then later, added the book version. "Conversation Power" will h elp you to learn the "master skills of self-expression." Renowned communications expert James K. Van Fleet will guide you through the most effective verbal communication strategies available for business, public speaking, employee relations, meetings, family, sales and even romantic encounters. Nine times out of 10, when things go wrong the problem boils down to communication. And the reverse is also true - artful communication can make almost any situation go right! Leaders who can motivate and facilitate with words are needed at all levels in every organization. That's why your earning power will increase dramatically as you practice the techniques in Conversation Power. You'll learn surefire methods for striking up conversations, making lasting friendships from initial meetings, negotiating for services, and enhancing crucial communication lines between employees, colleagues, vendors and supervisors. You'll be listening to information that's been broken down into memorable action steps including: 5 guidelines for getting people to reveal their needs. 9 favorite conversation topics for men and women. 8 golden rules of conversation. 10 strategies for making average employees superior. a 5-step procedure for getting others to accept your point of view. 10 techniques of super salespeople. 7 tips on becoming a top public speaker. 8 methods for building strong and enduring friendships! This program is designed to be read and reread time and time again! You'll get instant benefits by reading before specific occasions, and be able to find answers to most communication problems as they arise. You'll never be at a loss for words again once you've mastered Conversation Power. James K. Van Fleet is one of the lucky few who has had the experience of several different successful careers. He has held management positions at Sears-Roebuck, US Gypsum, and Springday Tire and Rubber Corporation. His career in the US Army took him from Private to Lieutenant Colonel over the span of two wars. He was a combat officer in WWII and an intelligence officer who specialized as a Chinese linguist in the Korean engagement. Between the wars he earned a Doctorate cum laude in Chiropractic medicine. His distinguished career as a seminar leader and management consultant along with his published writings have had a profound effect on how corporations throughout the country manage and motivate their people. He has written and published 13 books, including Power with People, now in its 32rd printing. Also recommend "How To Communicate Like A Pro" and "How To Be A Great Communicator" b

Indispensible guide for life's communication & relationship

This book really offers pratical, down to earth methods on how to improve your conversational skills, it also very specific that it touches on the various aspects of different situations offering very prudent and experienced advice on dealing with live's expreience. This book not only teaches about conversation but also touches on the skill of relationship and how to deal with people respectfully without offending them even though they are unreasonable, deflecting their verbal offences in a subtile way that does not offend them so that you can win them over as friends.It also teaches you about dealing on the different kinds of communication in business, at work and at a social gathering.This book is a great value for money offering many wise insights to enhance your communication skills and must be kept in your bookshelf as an invaluable reference.

One of the best books on how to be a true leader.

This book is extremely powerful, down to earth and pragmatic. In no uncertain terms, it clearly and concisely lays out exactly what to do and how to act in personal and business relationships to increase ones power, influence, prestige and popularity. Don't be misled by the language of the books title and other titles by this author. This isn't a book on how to gain power by being a backstabbing, dishonerable little person. Instead, it describes how to lay the foundations of true power by becoming indispensable to other people and meeting the basic motivating needs that drive us all. If you work in ANY managing capacity at all, you NEED this book. As an added benefit, these techniques can be used to dramatically improve the quality and quantity of your personal realtionships and family life. One of the best books I have ever read.