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The Secret Language of Business
Book

The Secret Language of Business

How to Read Anyone in 3 Seconds or Less

Wiley, 2008 more...


Editorial Rating

6

Qualities

  • For Beginners

Recommendation

Despite the tantalizing title, this book by body language expert Kevin Hogan reveals few secrets as it introduces the study of nonverbal communication. However, much of the book’s thorough material on body language is useful and accurate, though basic – the kind of thing most people know intuitively. Hogan explores how body language, physical positioning, appearance, tone of voice, eye contact and the like communicate more than words ever could. Then, he explains how you can use this knowledge to improve every interaction you have in business. Much of the advice is specific to western cultures, though the author discusses other norms. If you’re looking for an easy-to-read overview on this subject, getAbstract suggests beginning with this user-friendly text. It covers the fundamentals, and the take-aways ending each chapter make it easy to digest.

Take-Aways

  • The words you speak and write form only a fraction of the message you convey.
  • Nonverbal behavior accounts for the majority of the content you communicate.
  • People are “senders, receivers and observers” of nonverbal communication.

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Hogan has written several books, including the bestseller, The Psychology of Persuasion: How to Persuade Others to Your Way of Thinking. He’s a body language expert, speaker, consultant and business coach who appears frequently in the media.