I Know What You're Thinking de Lillian Glass

I Know What You're Thinking: Using the Four Codes of Reading People to Improve Your Life

Lillian Glass

"A practical and savvy guide." –– Gavin de Becker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear "Understanding nonverbal language is the essential skill in any profession that involves communication. This book is the best primer on the topic of nonverbal communication I have ever read." –– Geoffrey N. Fieger, noted trial attorney "As a regular contributor to and commentator on Court TV, Dr. Lillian Glass has repeatedly demonstrated her exceptional professional skills of reading people in our on–air coverage of several trials. In this book, she shares with readers these skills, which could prove to be invaluable in every aspect of your life." –– Nancy Grace, Court TV "A must–read for everyone, whether they are in business or not. Applause to Dr. Glass for giving the public such an important work." –– Arnold Kopelson, motion picture producer Knowing how to read people–– picking up on and interpreting their hidden cues–– is a tremendous asset for virtually anything you do. In I Know What You′re Thinking, psychologist, bestselling author, and communications expert Dr. Lillian Glass helps you develop a tremendous new set of skills that will make you more perceptive, more powerful, and more successful. As she has done for her numerous clients, Dr. Glass shows you–– step by step–– how to gain the power to know the truth about people. Through simple quizzes and easy–to–follow exercises, you′ll learn to improve your judgment of others and make better decisions while projecting confidence, sincerity, and strength. With this fun, down–to–earth guide, you′ll be able to look anyone in the eye with a quiet self–assurance that says I Know What You′re Thinking.

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"A practical and savvy guide." Gavin de Becker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear "Understanding nonverbal language is the essential skill in any profession that involves communication. This book is the best primer on the topic of nonverbal communication I have ever read." Geoffrey N. Fieger, noted trial attorney "As a regular contributor to and commentator on Court TV, Dr. Lillian Glass has repeatedly demonstrated her exceptional professional skills of reading people in our on–air coverage of several trials. In this book, she shares with readers these skills, which could prove to be invaluable in every aspect of your life." Nancy Grace, Court TV "A must–read for everyone, whether they are in business or not. Applause to Dr. Glass for giving the public such an important work." Arnold Kopelson, motion picture producer Knowing how to read people picking up on and interpreting their hidden cues is a tremendous asset for virtually anything you do. In I Know What Youre Thinking, psychologist, bestselling author, and communications expert Dr. Lillian Glass helps you develop a tremendous new set of skills that will make you more perceptive, more powerful, and more successful. As she has done for her numerous clients, Dr. Glass shows you step by step how to gain the power to know the truth about people. Through simple quizzes and easy–to–follow exercises, youll learn to improve your judgment of others and make better decisions while projecting confidence, sincerity, and strength. With this fun, down–to–earth guide, youll be able to look anyone in the eye with a quiet self–assurance that says I Know What Youre Thinking.

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Acknowledgments. PART ONE: The Art and Science of Reading People. Introduction. 1. The "How Well Do I Read People?" Quiz. 2. Why It′s So Important to Read People. Your Answers Reflect You. No More Victimization. Two Scenarios: Positive and Negative. Translating the Vibe. 3. The Basics of Reading People. The Four Codes of Communication. Listening to the Speaking Code. Hearing the Vocal Code. Watching the Body Language Code. Looking at the Facial Code. Read Them, Heed Them. Using Your Brain. 4. Increasing Your People Reading Skills. People Reading Survey. The Ten Characteristics of Great People Readers. How to Stop, Look, and Listen. PART TWO: Mastering the Four Codes of Communication. Introduction: The People Reading Checklist. 5. Understanding the Speech Code. Speech Code Survey. Verbal Leakage. Verbal Leaks and Speech Codes. 6. Understanding the Vocal Code. Vocal Code Survey. The Mirror of the Soul. The Voice Doesn′t Lie. Exceptions in Vocal Code Analysis. Analyzing Vocal Cues. Making Your Voice Give the Right Message. 7. Understanding the Body Language Code. Body Language Code Survey. Celebrity Body Reading. The Body Doesn′t Lie. Posturing: Straight and Not. Be Fully Armed. Emotional Hands. Touching. Emotional Feet. Leg Reading. The Walk. What You Wear. Grooming and Hygiene. 8. Understanding the Facial Code. Facial Code Survey. Facial Disconnects. Facial Attraction. Emotional Eyes. Eyebrow Expressions. Read My Lips. The Emotional Chin. The Nose Knows. Ear Talk. Aloof Expressions. The Sincere Face. PART THREE: Using the Codes to Determine Personality Types. 9. Understanding the Fourteen Personality Profiles. Categorizing People. Personality Profile Quiz. Psychological Considerations. First Impressions. The Fourteen Personality Types. 10. Conclusion: Understanding What It′s All About. Integrating All Four Codes of Communication. Appendix A: Recommended Reading. Appendix B: Gallup Poll Results Concerning Annoying Speech Habits. Index.

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LILLIAN GLASS, Ph.D., holds two doctoral degrees, one in communication disorders and the other in counseling psychology. She has a private practice in Beverly Hills, where she has helped many celebrated Hollywood clients, business executives, sports figures, and politicians. She is the author of numerous bestselling books and is one of Americas most sought–after media psychologists and commentators.