Books on how to read people
Telling Lies
What is Telling Lies about?
Can you tell when someone is deceiving you? Are you a good liar yourself? Paul Ekman distinguishes types of lies, dissects the nonverbal clues for lying, and analyzes common causes for lying. This book will be interesting for those who want to learn how to detect lying and gain a deeper understanding of this human activity.
How to Read People Like a Book
What is How to Read People Like a Book about?
Have you ever dreamt of reading people's minds? With the book "How to Read People Like a Book" by James W. Williams, it becomes possible. You will learn to understand others' thoughts and feelings, master body language, and build deep relationships.
What Every Body Is Saying
What is What Every Body Is Saying about?
In "What Every Body is Saying," Joe Navarro teaches readers to decode nonverbal signals to understand people's real thoughts and emotions. You'll also learn about ancient instincts behind body language, basic nonverbals for establishing trust, and many more. Read this book to manage different life situations with awareness and confidence.
Supercommunicators
What is Supercommunicators about?
Do you struggle with communication or just want to improve this skill? Then, Charles Duhigg's book Supercommunicators is your first step to learning the art and science of effective conversation. It will teach you to navigate different types of discussions and turn challenging encounters into positive connections. Learn the hidden layers beneath conversation and the right tools to become a supercommunicator.
The Gift of Fear
What is The Gift of Fear about?
What's the difference between true and unwarranted fear? Knowing the answer can help you trust your instincts and stay safe. "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker offers ways to identify the signs of danger and advises you on protecting yourself.
Emotions Revealed, Second Edition
What is Emotions Revealed, Second Edition about?
There is no "right" or "wrong" way to express your emotions, be it anger, fear, disgust, or happiness. "Emotions Revealed" by Paul Ekman explores the roots of these emotions and shines a spotlight on how to interpret them. So, check out this emotions encyclopedia and learn to tell them apart.
Read the Face
What is Read the Face about?
"Read the Face" by Eric Standop and Elisa Petrini is a revolution in the world of face reading. You might shy away from reading such books, but this one is filled with practical advice on how to detect microexpressions. It can really affect your health, love, communication, and success.
In Sheep's Clothing
What is In Sheep's Clothing about?
Uncover the psychology behind subtle manipulation tactics and learn to assertively respond to them. While it may be emotionally challenging, George K. Simon’s insights will help you confront the manipulator in your life. The book sheds light on hidden tactics, such as denial, intimidation, playing the victim and others.
Games People Play
What is Games People Play about?
“Games People Play” by Eric Berne is an accessible primer to human behavior and the inner world that explores how we play social games. The author gives many examples of such games so we can recognize and avoid them. Let's find out what games people play and their impact on our lives!
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
What is Emotional Intelligence 2.0 about?
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management are core skills for mastering emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 provides strategies to develop these skills, and it will certainly change your approach to success and emotional well-being.
The Definitive Book of Body Language
What is The Definitive Book of Body Language about?
"The Definitive Book of Body Language" is your ultimate guide to understanding gestures, handshakes, and even courtship signals. In an age where texting dominates communication, this book makes it easier to interpret people's emotions and attitudes during face-to-face interactions. Why not boost your confidence and strengthen your relationships?
Peoplewatching
What is Peoplewatching about?
Why would people want to put themselves in situations where misunderstanding is almost guaranteed? "Peoplewatching" by Desmond Morris teaches us to notice subtle signals and understand others better. Indeed, gestures, facial expressions, and postures shape our interactions, and uncovering these hidden cues is logical.
Never Split the Difference
What is Never Split the Difference about?
Have you ever struggled to come to an agreement in conflict? Or perhaps wondered which negotiation techniques might help you seal the best possible business deal? Look no further because “Never Split the Difference” teaches you all about becoming a successful negotiator.
The Art of Seduction
What is The Art of Seduction about?
Hypnosis isn't the only way to make people do what you want to. The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene offers another powerful way to control people. In this book, you will learn different strategies for persuasion by manipulating people's desire for pleasure. Do you want to be a skillful seducer like Cleopatra? Then, this book is a must for you.
Talking to Strangers
What is Talking to Strangers about?
There is rarely a day in our lives when we don’t have to deal with other people. Often, those people are complete strangers to us, making dealing with them even more challenging. What problems do we encounter when approaching a stranger, and how does it limit us? “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell will tell you all about it.
The Laws of Human Nature
What is The Laws of Human Nature about?
In "The Laws of Human Nature", Greene reveals the essential principles of people's motivations and unconscious behaviors. By understanding the hidden forces that shape our decisions and interactions with others, we can master self-awareness. This book is a treasure trove of timeless wisdom and practical guidance.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
What is Thinking, Fast and Slow about?
In “Thinking, Fast and Slow”, Daniel Kahneman invites us on a journey through the complex landscape of our minds, revealing how two distinct systems govern our thought processes. Using psychological insights and engaging examples, Kahneman unveils the hidden impacts of cognitive biases and heuristics on our perceptions, decisions, and beliefs.
Predictably Irrational
What is Predictably Irrational about?
What if we can explain and predict human irrationality? In “Predictably Irrational”, the author demonstrates some little-known levers of influence on people and gives examples of using these techniques. Despite the innate unpredictability of human behavior, the book argues that there are patterns that we can understand and use to our advantage.
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