Synopses & Reviews
Become a Master of Business Seduction in just 30 daysIn business, you need an edge. In every business situation—to get that job, get that promotion, lead that negotiation, make that sale—you need to win people over. In highly competitive situations, you need to stand out, get noticed, and be remembered. The Art of Business Seduction gives you the edge you need.
This is a concise personal success plan that teaches you how to make the smart moves and say the right things to succeed in any business setting. As the "Business Seducer," Mark Jeffries utilizes the raw power of seduction to provide you with a proven system for becoming a Master of Business Seduction, giving you the tools to size up any business situation, think and act on your feet, and get exactly what you want.
After only thirty days of using the author's straightforward L-WAR (Listen, Watch, Anticipate, React) approach, you'll be able to:
- Translate the subtle clues in the voice, body language, and handshake of whoever you're engaging
- Maximize the persuasiveness of what you say and how you say it
- Use networking secrets to seize opportunities and beat your competitors
- Hone your "elevator pitch"
- Deploy your Personal Brand
- And more!
So much in business success depends on first impressions, personal interactions, and other intangible aspects of your behavior. Embrace this important skill-set, develop your abilities, and remove those habits that work against you. Get The Art of Business Seduction and give yourself the tools to attract and win people over, so you can enjoy breakthrough results in business and life.
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These days, more than ever, you need an edge to win the job, the sale, or the contract that you want. And once you have it, keeping it is part of the job. You're always selling yourself, getting re-hired everyday with everything you do and say.
The Art of Business Seduction elevates your game by allowing you to recognize what's essential in getting noticed for the right reasons and by the right people. You'll get powerful tools you can use immediately, including
- A Strategic Communication plan
- The no-fail, four-step L-WAR process (Listen, Watch, Anticipate, React)
- Real-life exercises you can implement over thirty consecutive days that will then become a winning part of your routine and lifestyle
Your secret weapon in today's business struggle, The Art of Business Seduction peels away the hype to give you the unadorned facts on what will drive your continued, consistent success.
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Praise for The Art of Business Seduction"Mark Jeffries's unique communication approach has great value in the business world. Simple, usable, and effective ideas!"
—Robin Ashbrook, Vice President, Reveille Productions
"These are methods that just work! Mark Jeffries has captured smart techniques that are an essential part of business success."
—Alison Masters, Group Director, Central Marketing, Microsoft
"Being successful in life is all about grabbing an opportunity and running with it. The Art of Business Seduction clearly shows you how. This is a must-buy book!"
—Mel Robbins, syndicated radio host
"This is the ultimate guide to success! I am going to encourage my whole team to read this book!"
—Michael Holtz, CEO, smartflyer
About the Author
Mark Jeffries is a trusted advisor and communications consultant to the world's largest and most successful corporations, agencies, and accounting and law firms. As a keynote speaker and executive coach, Mark has built a business addressing professional conferences around the world and coaching top business executives, lawyers, and politicians. His leading clients include Ernst & Young, Microsoft, IBM, Boeing, Royal Bank of Canada, HSBC, and McDonald's. As a leader in the fields of strategic communication, influence, and soft skills, Mark's advice is widely sought in the corporate world as well as on TV and radio.
Visit www.markjeffries.com
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 30-Day Master Seduction Plan Overview 11
Chapter 2 The L-WAR and Soft Skills Mindset: Using Innovative Tools to Become a Master of Business Seduction 23
Chapter 3 Listen 35
Chapter 4 Watching 53
Chapter 5 Anticipate and React 71
Chapter 6 Voice—Tone, Melody, Control, and the Words You Speak 99
Chapter 7 Networking Secrets 109
Chapter 8 The Elevator Pitch—Going Up 155
Chapter 9 Techniquette—The Etiquette of Technology 167
Chapter 10 Image 179
Chapter 11 Seduction Maintenance: Continuing to
Seduce . . . The L-WAR Journey Never Ends 191
Index 201