When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control.
Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you’re talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson’s essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies to successfully express your point of view – and take the lead in most disputes.
This updated edition includes a new foreword and a chapter featuring Dr. Thompson’s five universal truths of human interaction:
People feel the need to be respected People would rather be asked than be told People have a desire to know why People prefer to have options over threats People want to have second chances
Stop being frustrated and misunderstood. Stop finding yourself on the losing end of an argument. With Verbal Judo you’ll be able to have your say – and say what you mean.
Not for me I will update my review when I finish it, but so far I am 50 pages in, and the author is still giving reasons and examples for why it’s good that I’m reading this book. I’m starting to wonder if there will ever be any content.Â
A Book that Everyone Needs! An easy read with a very important and useful message. I have been able to apply some of the techniques successfully while working with others.Â
Down-to-earth practical and interesting to read The author compares effective communication with martial arts, particularly judo, and illustrates his points through police stories, which makes the book both useful and interesting to read.Â