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While you may have the ability to hear and understand the spoken language, if you have not given serious practice to the art of active listening, then there are many things you have yet to learn about this most basic communication skill. Dr. Tony Alessandra has spent most of his professional career researching relationships between people and has found numerous ideas that can help anyone dramatically improve their communication skills.

At work, two managers with equal training and experience are put in charge of similar group objectives. But the results differ drastically. One task force flounders and misses a critical deadline. The other quickly meshes as a team and produces a report so stunning that the breadth, depth, and clarity of its ideas has everyone talking. Why does one manager succeed, while their colleague fails to connect with their people?

Introducing a powerful, humor-filled, and inspiring new audio program from two thought leaders - who also happen to be die-hard optimists - Dr. Tony Alessandra and Dr. Terry Paulson.It's called The Optimism Advantage, and in it, Terry and Tony introduce real-world stories and practical strategies that turn positive psychological research into insights on how you can produce incredible results, year after year after year.

Personality differences: they're what make life so rich and fascinating - and often so frustrating, too. Especially at work, where teamwork and motivation are pivotal. Many of us never figure people out - we get along great with some people and deal as little as possible with others because they're so different from us.

30 Days to a More Powerful Brain contains practical real-world application of breakthrough discoveries in science, psychology, and business. The material is structured so you can learn quickly and apply it to any area of your life, no matter what age you are - in 30 days!

Powerful techniques for turning every encounter into a mutual win. This exciting series helps you improve communication in any group or organization. Every individual has a unique personality, but many behaviors can be understood within a systematic, predictable framework.

The Non-Manipulative Selling Method is based on quickly establishing a bond of trust with a prospect, thus enabling a salesperson to deal from a position of mutual respect. Today, Non-Manipulative Selling is used as a training resource among the world's leaders.

The Platinum Rule is Dr. Tony Alessandra’s system for achieving instant rapport and chemistry with almost anyone. It teaches you how to "read" people by their words and actions in order to determine their behavioral style. Then you learn how to adapt your behavioral style to meet them halfway. The result is an unmistakable and unbreakable bond based on 39+ years of Dr. Alessandra’s behavioral research in the area of human relationships.

Tony Alessandra, Ph.D., has a street-wise, college-smart perspective on business, having fought his way out of NYC to realize success as a graduate professor of marketing, entrepreneur, business author, and keynote speaker. With a BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. in marketing, a diverse history in sales, and as an entrepreneur and founder of two current technology businesses, MentorU and Online Assessments, Tony brings a broad foundation of experience to every program he delivers.

Tony Parinello covers how to get around getting rejected by gatekeepers by working WITH gatekeepers. He also discusses how to get appointments with the right people at the top - the very important top officers - who are the ultimate decision makers.

What allows the most influential people on earth to attract, enchant, and persuade? This mystical, silent, magnetic quality is called Power and Influence. And you have it! Imagine you wake up tomorrow and your life and relationships have been transformed. Once you understand what I have to share with you - your relationships can transform almost instantly!

Charisma is not based on genetics, I.Q., social position, or luck. Charisma is a skill - one of the most valuable skills in the world that you can learn and master with the right information and tools delivered by Dr. Tony Alessandra in this program.

Your ability to understand nonverbal communications is apparently not related to IQ, the ability to take tests, or the grades one makes in school. Practice tends to improve the ability to understand body language. People tested for body language comprehension generally score higher on second and subsequent tests than on their first tries.

Shep Hyken believes that if you just work to satisfy customers, you are just average and in danger of losing your customers. Shep discusses the importance of speed in customer service; it's the difference between good service and incredibly great service. Consistency of your customer service effort is crucial to creating moments of magic for your customers.

>Is there any part of your life where being confident and feeling good about yourself is not of benefit? With this program you can begin building an unshakable belief in yourself. Through using these highly refined strategies, you can start generating the beliefs and attitudes that are crucial to the mindset of success.

Everyone knows the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have done unto you." But this habit can turn off those who have different needs, wants, and hopes than we do. Instead, the real key to making a difference is to apply The Platinum Rule: "Do unto others as they would like done unto them!" Once you understand and master The Platinum Rule, you'll be able to build bridges to people of any sort in any personal or business situation.

This program identifies the key elements of a first impression, and offers some skill-building tips on how to maximize yours. Topics covered include the five different aspects of who you are - your "Image Rainbow" - and how they impact your image, as well as how to jumpstart your way to a better overall image.

This 2-part program gives you guidelines on preparing for an effective meeting - determining the purpose for the meeting, preparing an agenda, inviting the attendees, setting an appropriate time and place as well as the skills needed to be an effective meeting leader.

The fear of public speaking is the most common dread any of us will ever face. In fact, it's the number one phobia on the planet! Yet the ability to communicate effectively in front of a crowd is the most important skill to have if you want to advance your career. Being able to master your fear of public speaking and control your stage fright will bring you closer to phenomenal success than mastery of any other challenge.

The top pro in selling anything today is not just a salesperson. He's a super salesperson, manager, and marketing strategist all rolled into one. He's a thorough student of his industry, his competition, his customers and prospects, and business trends that may affect his future sales. He segments his territory and constantly updates his analyses, objectives, strategies, and controls.