Bücher der Reihe Spy Self-Help

You will never quite know how many opportunities you have missed by lacking a little self-confidence when you need it most.Whether it's nailing that job interview, speaking in front of a crowd, or asking that someone on a date. All too often people fall short in these moments as they aren't equipped with the cutting edge confidence to adequately deal with them.Not anymore...James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of communication. But there's one thing that underpins everything, confidence. It's what keeps spy's alive.However, he never realized quite how much his intelligence tactics on building general confidence, prepping for specific assignments, or dealing with stressful situations on the fly would help everyday people in civilian life.Imagine how different your life could be if you were able to operate optimally in every situation.In this eye-opening & engaging book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no-nonsense guide revealing how to: Build general overriding confidence (that lasts). Step by step strategies to overcome limiting beliefs. Prepping for important 'missions' (interviews, meetings, dates) you have prior warning for. Positive visualization techniques Body language tips for making a great first impression Breakdown & use of the OODA loop process to efficiently deal with stressful situations Spy tactics to deal with social anxiety on the fly.Confidence is a mixture of fascinating anecdotes combined with the scientific rationale to back up the author's advice. The clever confidence tricks described will help you in all areas of life from a professional career, relationships and ultimately your future success.

Would you like to effortlessly persuade the people around you? To get the most out of every situation without being manipulative?The truth is…Very few of us are naturally gifted "talkers" & it can be shocking to know how many opportunities you've missed by lacking the persuasive powers to truly get what you want from life. Whether it's attaining more influence at work or simply getting the kids to do the dishes. People are often left wanting as they aren't equipped with the psychological skills to get it done.Not anymore…James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there's one trait which is critical to winning, Persuasion. He never realized just how much his ability to persuade others while "in the field" would help the everyday person on the street. Imagine if you could easily massage conversations in your favor & bring people round to your way of thinking without manipulation or deception.In this insightful and functional book, you will discover: How to better apply Cialdini's 6 "Weapons" of Influence Why you HAVE to start by learning the classic human psychological motivators What Aristotle can teach you about persuasion The correct way to use the "reverse psychology" principle Spy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situations Conversational strategies & personality traits to win over even the toughest adversary The importance of small talk, greetings & goodbyes in any interaction How to deal with insults & arguments like a Pro! (Hint: it's not punching anyone)… and much more.Persuasion gives you a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations of an American Spy. But more importantly, the clever communication & persuasion techniques to help you in all areas of life from career, relationships and everything in between. Even if you're new to the influence game!

While the Ancient Stoic advice is still the very best playbook for adversity, you might need to give yourself an upgrade on these timeless teachings. To adopt a more progressive, 21st-century approach to problems. This makes dealing with issues so much easier when they do arise! This book lays out these upgrades in clear, concise, actionable steps.

Would you like to effortlessly think like a spy? To know what to say & how to read people in any situation?If so, then keep reading...Thinking Like A Spy: An Ex-SPY’s guide is designed to help you with every element of human interaction. Its a combination of the following three books stacked one on top of the other to help you with the high-level communication skills, influence techniques, persuasion strategies, negotiation tactics & body language skills required to gain the upper hand in any situation.(Persuasion: An Ex-SPY’s Guide to Master the Art of Mind Control Through Powerful Persuasion Techniques & Conversational Tactics for Ultimate Influence in Any Situation)How to better apply Cialdini’s 6 “Weapons” of InfluenceWhy you HAVE to start by learning the classic human psychological motivatorsWhat Aristotle can teach you about persuasionThe correct way to use the “reverse psychology” principleSpy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situationsConversational strategies & personality traits to win over even the toughest adversaryThe importance of small talk, greetings & goodbyes in any interactionHow to deal with insults & arguments like a Pro! (Hint: it’s not punching anyone)(Negotiation: An Ex-SPY’s Guide to Master the Psychological Tricks & Talking Tools to Become an Expert Negotiator in Any Situation)How to Identify the 3 negotiator personality profiles (and which one are you)The verbal & non-verbal rapport building skills that are critical for productive talks2 factors you MUST know before entering any negotiating tableWhat a former General Electric Vice President can teach you about getting a better dealSmart psychological strategies best suited for business & the boardroomHow to use the “I agree” principle for handling objections like a pro!An Arms Dealer’s guide to high stakes auction-style negotiationsA Spy’s behavioral modification tricks to execute in the moment (Hint: Think poker, not chess)(Body Language: An Ex-SPY’s Guide to Master the Art of Nonverbal Communication to Know What People Are Really Thinking in Any Situation)Identify the 5 C’s of context for non-verbal communicationImplement reading strategies and behavioral tactics for the real worldPick up on the largely unconscious signals of the lower limbsKnow what crossing and pointing of the arms/hands are really telling youFacial features that hold the most weightUnderstand the “Pinocchio Principle” when it comes to lyingDeception detectors in general

Imagine how different your life would be if you could really know what other people were thinking in any situation.Unless you hone into the non-verbal gestures people are giving off, you will never quite know exactly what they are thinking.  Whether it’s reading your colleagues in the office, your spouse or kids at the dinner table or even a complete stranger on the street. All too often people fall short of really picking up the true intentions of others as they depend solely on the words that are being spoken. They aren’t equipped with the speed reading skills and behavior pattern identifiers to see these non-verbal signals.Not anymore.James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there’s one skill which is critical to true communication, body language. A spy would be lost without the ability to read these gestures.However, he never realized quite how much his ability to read others whilst working for the FBI & in the field as an American spy would help everyday people in civilian life.Imagine if you could pick up on the non-verbal signals someone was giving you to effectively know what they were really thinking.In this insightful and functional book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no-nonsense guide revealing how to:Understand the biochemistry behind body languageIdentify the 5 C’s of context for non-verbal communicationImplement reading strategies and behavioral tactics for the real worldPick up on the largely unconscious signals of the lower limbsKnow what crossing and pointing of the arms/hands are really telling youThe facial features that hold the most weightUnderstand the “Pinocchio Principle” when it comes to lyingDeception detectors in general… and much more.An Ex-Spy’s guide to body language is a mixture of theoretical principles combined with real-life examples to back up the author’s advice. The clever non-verbal communication tricks described will help you with all of the interactions in life from career, relationships, strangers and everything in between.