About the book
Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes.
Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, \"when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control.\"
This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s \"Five Universal Truths\" of human interaction.
Editions of Verbal Judo
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060577650
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062031686
Read an Excerpt
Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes.
Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, \"when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control.\"
This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s \"Five Universal Truths\" of human interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verbal Judo about?
Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes.
Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, \"when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control.\"
This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s \"Five Universal Truths\" of human interaction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Verbal Judo?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Social welfare, social policy and social services > Social work
Where can I read a sample of Verbal Judo?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060577650
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Verbal Judo?
George J. Thompson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Verbal Judo is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060577650) and ebook(ISBN 9780062031686)
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