Books about Persuading from Amazon.com

In their professional lives courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: speak persuasively and write persuasively In this noteworthy book, two of the most noted legal writers of our day Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges is a guide for novice and experienced litigators alike. It covers the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument. From there the authors explain the art of brief-writing, especially what to include and what to omit, so that you can induce the judge to focus closely on your arguments. Finally, they show what it takes to succeed in oral argument. The opinions of Justice Scalia are legendary for their sharp insights, biting wit, and memorable phrasing. The writings of Bryan A. Garner, editor in chief of Black s Law Dictionary®, are respected inside and outside legal circles for their practical guidance on the art of writing and advocacy. Together the Scalia-Garner team has produced a fresh, innovative approach to a timeless topic..
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From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestseller The Angel Inside, comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence

The Art of Influence will make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener’s inspiring story reveals, it’s not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; The Art of Influence teaches that your ability to influence others begins from within.

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“The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any meeting situation, from the boardroom to the breakfast table.”
–Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone

In today’s fast-paced world, where an elevator ride with your CEO can turn into an impromptu meeting, your lunch date can become a job interview, and your conversation at a cocktail party may be a preamble to a potential business merger, knowing how to market yourself in any situation is vital. Corporate coach Frances Cole Jones has helped numerous CEOs, celebrities, and public personalities present their best selves on camera and onstage, in boardrooms and in person; now in her new book, How to Wow, she shares her strategies for making your mark in business and in life.

Every encounter, Jones believes, provides you with an opportunity to positively influence colleagues, employers, neighbors–even competitors. Not only your words, but your tone of voice and your body language speak volumes. The question, however, is: Are they working together to say what you want them to, as effectively as possible?

Inside, you’ll learn how to

• leave a lasting impression with a simple introduction
• effectively employ the twelve most persuasive words in the English language and command the stage, boardroom, or lunch table
• read nonverbal responses accurately–and shift negative ones immediately
• motivate your team under deadline
• interview fearlessly and flawlessly
• write the perfect pitch, résumè, cover letter, or e-mail
• deliver speeches that bring people to their feet
• transform a PowerPoint presentation into a powerful success

With easy-to-follow advice, amusing anecdotes, and immediately employable hints, Jones’s guidelines can keep you cool (even in hot water). From asking the right questions to giving the right answers, How to Wow will provide you with the confidence to be calm and commanding in all you do and to wow anyone anywhere anytime..
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Based on the proposal-writing system used at A. T. Kearney and KPMG Peat Marwick, this book features work sheets and other tools for moving "buyers" from concept to acceptance Thoroughly updated, the second edition includes many new examples and scenarios, chapters on fees and collaboration, and new sections on "voice" and presentation.

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Persuasive people generate real value for their companies by turning ideas into action. But persuasion isn't easy: It takes practice, patience, and psychological savvy. That's where this new volume comes in--by enabling you to:

· Build your credibility

· Adapt your pitch to your audience

· Win your listeners' minds and hearts

· Overcome resistance to your proposals

· Leverage the forces that move people to embrace new ideas.
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After years as a sweet, good-natured pushover, Annie Markham has had to face up to three hard truths:

1. You've got to be tough to succeed in business and romance
2. Sometimes your meddling loved ones are right about your worthless, no-good boyfriend being worthless and no good.
3. The only reliable thing about men is that they're totally unreliable.

Okay, she's been persuaded. So now, seven years after wisely and abruptly dumping the "love of her life," Jake Mead, things should be going better for Annie Markham, right? Unfortunately, her life's going nowhere, her family's going mental, and the family business is heading straight down the tubes. Could it get worse? Of course! Jake's back, Annie's getting ready for bankruptcy, and no one's ready for Christmas ... let alone a happy New Year.

And no amount of persuasion will ever convince Annie that magic does happen and dreams do come true, not even at the stroke of midnight on December 31 at New York's Plaza Hotel ... will it?

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Clear strategies for getting your own way more often than not, from a media-savvy expert on persuasion..
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Persuasive presentations are a matter of both substance and style. Gary DeMoss and Mitch Anthony, well-known speakers and communication professionals in the financial services industry, reveal proven strategies for making "can't miss" presentations about products and services. Readers will learn to: *Identify the three crucial aspects of all great presentations and deliver them persuasively. *Help clients uncover areas of dissatisfaction and increase their motivation to make necessary changes. *Get and keep people's attention and ultimately bring them to a point of action.

A successful presentation "persuades" behavior and helps to close the sale. Using the skills outlined by DeMoss and Anthony, financial advisors can stand confidently in front of a large audience or speak comfortably to an audience of one, knowing that their presentation will hit its mark..
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