Power Cues, Nick Morgan
Power Cues, Nick Morgan
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Power Cues
The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing Your Personal Impact

Author: Nick Morgan

Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies

Unabridged: 7 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 02/28/2023


Synopsis

What if someone told you that your behavior was controlled by a powerful, invisible force? Most of us would be skeptical of such a claim—but it's largely true. Our brains are constantly transmitting and receiving signals of which we are unaware. Studies show that these constant inputs drive the great majority of our decisions about what to do next—and we become conscious of the decisions only after we start acting on them. Many may find that disturbing. But the implications for leadership are profound.

In this provocative yet practical book, renowned speaking coach and communication expert Nick Morgan highlights recent research that shows how humans are programmed to respond to the nonverbal cues of others—subtle gestures, sounds, and signals—that elicit emotion. He then provides a clear, useful framework of seven "power cues" that will be essential for any leader in business, the public sector, or almost any context. You'll learn crucial skills, from measuring nonverbal signs of confidence, to the art and practice of gestures and vocal tones, to figuring out what your gut is really telling you.

This concise and engaging guide will help leaders and aspiring leaders of all stripes to connect powerfully, communicate more effectively, and command influence.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on August 28, 2017

This book will help you become more aware of the "second conversation" you hold with others every time you talk, i.e. the messages your body movements give the unconscious brains of others, and the ones they give yours. Lots of applications in leadership, business and language teaching, to mention j......more

Goodreads review by Travis on December 22, 2016

I felt like this book is written alright but is widely misleading as to what the main subject is. I was expecting to learn about some common and not-so-common power cues with language, tone, body language, positioning, etc. What it ACTUALLY is about is mainly body language. Furthermore, the author se......more

Goodreads review by SVEN on November 14, 2019

I am pretty selective in my allocation of 5* but this book brought me a couple of new insights & concepts which is increasingly rare. The author positions a viewpoint which in this day and age is far from evident: The majority of People crave participation without liability (what the author calls con......more

Goodreads review by Velislav on April 16, 2018

There are some useful insights and advice in this book, but it could have been condensed to a listicle. Most of it is common sense, appeals to authority or dubious anecdotes, presented in a way that made it difficult to shake the feeling of being sold snake-oil by a literary infomercial.......more

Goodreads review by Joshua on March 01, 2016

A great Psychological book that will show you how to appear as a true leader and an influencer......more