The Art of Influence: How High Performers Use Psychology to Speak With Power and Ease

Bryan CareyBryan Carey: Good communication is crucial. It is important in business and in life and it makes a tremendous difference when one is trying to persuade an audience and win them over to a specific point of view. A book that aims to help you speak at your most productive level is this book, How Highly Effective People Speak.
I have read countless books on speaking and for the most part, they present a standard formula: Maintain eye contact, refer to people by name when possible, make sure your voice can be heard, etc, etc. But this book goes much further. It shows how using specific techniques can win over an audience to degrees you never would have thought possible.
This book sets itself apart because it uses psychology. It shows how certain methods of speaking play to one’s psychological advantage, persuading people in ways that ordinary speaking techniques fail to do. A good example is storytelling. When you can attach a realistic sounding story to a message, especially if the story is one that will resonate with your listeners, you will be far more likely to persuade people to accept and adopt your position. Other ways to get a behavioral grip on your audience are through such means...

United States on Dec 24, 2023

Lauren H: Very exact is my first thought, how to communicate is seriously important and in life & business it is Vital.

Understanding the psychology behind communication.

United States on Dec 13, 2023

Great Read!: Very good info. I can not wait until I get to incorporate this knowledge into my every day life and career!

United States on Oct 26, 2023

Matt Perez: I'd like to start by saying this quote from the book "progress begins with the truth", the reason why this resonates with me so well was because I always thought I was good speaker by own standards getting to know people was easy to me, to influence/persuade people was easy to me. What wasn't easy though was me was articulating in a manner that will be for the masses and thats where I had to be honest. The most valuable skill I learned from this book was knowing your audience and communicating to them in the manner thats appropriate for that demographic, though I wont get into the specifics the strategies that I read and practiced and will utilize especially in my line of work will show. I truly appreciate the insights as well, if you are on the fence about getting this book I highly suggest you lean on the side of getting it.

United States on Sep 07, 2023

Y: Its structure is not well organized which makes it difficult to read. The advertising here and there also contributes to a very bad reading experience. Waste of money.

Singapore on Jul 06, 2023

Amazon Customer: This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and become a more effective speaker. Peter draws on his extensive experience as a communication coach to provide practical advice and guidance on how to use psychology to influence others and speak with confidence and impact.

One of the things I appreciate most about this book is the way it breaks down complex psychological concepts into easy-to-understand language. The author provides clear explanations of how the human brain processes information and responds to different types of communication, and he offers practical tips on how to use this knowledge to your advantage.

Another strength of this book is the way it emphasizes the importance of authenticity and integrity in communication. Peter stresses that the most effective speakers are those who are genuine and true to themselves, and he provides guidance on how to cultivate a strong sense of self-awareness and authenticity in your communication style.

Overall, I highly recommend "How Highly Effective People Speak" to anyone looking to improve their communication skills and become a more persuasive and influential...

United States on May 02, 2023