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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hearby Frank Luntz
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country.
In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. He'll tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you. Review:"After repeating his mantra — 'it's not what you say, it's what people hear' — so often in this book, you'd think that Republican pollster Luntz would have taken his own advice to heart. Yet in spite of an opening anecdote that superficially attempts a balanced tone, the book as a whole truly reads more like a manual for right-wing positioning. Even in the sections where he is less partisan, Luntz's advice is not particularly insightful. For instance, his first chapter, on 'Ten Rules of Effective Language,' starts by instructing readers to use small words and short sentences in their communications. The least effective section in the book is the chapter on 'Personal Language for Personal Scenarios,' where Luntz advocates manipulative strategies for getting out of traffic tickets, boarding airplanes at the last minute and apologizing to one's wife with the 'miracle elixir' of flowers. The most readable and redeeming feature is the two case studies, where Luntz demonstrates his skill as a communicator by identifying real-world communications successes and failures. Unfortunately, by the time nonpartisan readers reach these chapters, they will have already lost patience." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"If you can't afford to hire Frank Luntz, you have to read Words that Work." Steve Wynn Review:
"Frank Luntz understands the power of words to move public opinion and communicate big ideas." Senator John Kerry About the AuthorDr. Frank Luntz is one of the most respected communication professionals in America. With his firm, Luntz Maslansky Strategic Research, he has conducted more than 1,500 surveys and focus groups for corporate, public affairs, and political clients in twenty countries. Luntz lives in McLean, Virginia. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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