How to argue: powerfully, persuasively, positively

✍ Scribed by Herring, Jonathan

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Life
• Year: 2010;2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 230
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The ability to persuade, influence and convince is a vital skill for success in work and life. However, most of us have little idea how to argue well. Indeed, arguing is still seen by many as something to be avoided at all costs, and mostly it's done poorly, or not at all. Yet it's possibly the most powerful and yet most neglected asset you could have. Discover the art of arguing powerfully, persuasively and positively and you'll have a head start every time you want to:
Get your point across effectively
Persuade other people to your way of thinking
Keep your cool in a heated situation
Win people over
Get what you want
Tackle a difficult person or topic
Be convincing and articulate
Have great confidence when you speak InHow to Argue, leading lawyer Jonathan Herring reveals the secrets and subtleties of making your case and winning hearts and minds. At home or at work, you'll be well equipped to make everything you say have the desired effect, every time.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover......Page 1
How to Argue......Page 2
Contents......Page 6
Introduction......Page 8
Part 1: The ten golden rules ofargument......Page 10
Golden Rule 1: Be prepared......Page 12
Golden Rule 2: When to argue, when towalk away......Page 24
Golden Rule 3: What you say and how you say it......Page 34
Golden Rule 4: Listen and listen again......Page 50
Golden Rule 5: Excel at responding toarguments......Page 62
Golden Rule 6: Watch out for crafty tricks......Page 74
Golden Rule 7: Develop the skills for arguingin public......Page 98
Golden Rule 8: Be able to argue in writing......Page 104
Golden Rule 9: Be great at resolving deadlock......Page 112
Golden Rule 10: Maintain relationships......Page 120
Part 2: Situations where argumentscommonly arise......Page 128
How to argue with those you love......Page 130
How to argue with your children......Page 140
Arguments at work......Page 154
How to complain......Page 162
How to get what you want from an expert......Page 174
Arguing when you know you’re in the wrong......Page 184
Arguing again and again......Page 192
Doormats......Page 204
How to be a good winner......Page 214
To recap......Page 220

✦ Subjects

Self Help;Nonfiction;Psychology;Business;Leadership;Language;Communication;Personal Development;How To;Philosophy;Education