Mind map -- 10 ways to sharpen social skills

Author: (UK) Tony Buzan / Zhang Dingkun / Xu Keru
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Social intelligence is the most useful intelligence in our lives, work, and social interactions, and it can be cultivated and honed! The authors of this book have created a unique mind map, the ultimate thinking tool, along with carefully designed 10 methods to help you hone your social skills! The authors reveal the secrets of shaping your self-image using body language, understanding others through body language, and accurately grasping their psychology with shocking new scientific research. People with high social intelligence are those who listen more; the book introduces the art and techniques of listening, helping you learn to respect others, handle interpersonal relationships with ease, leave a deep impression with your intellect, and stand out in the crowd. Buzan reminds you to build confidence, establish networks with a positive attitude and behavior, handle conflicts and disagreements flexibly and intelligently, and excel in negotiation and communication. The authors of the book set up a signpost for social success—caring for and understanding others, gracefully dealing with various situations, successfully and widely communicating, making friends, and winning others over. The unique mind map created by the authors fully activates your 10 intelligences, hones your skills in handling interpersonal and work relationships, and helps you achieve higher social status and influence, a better future, and a more active and successful social life. The book includes numerous quotes, self-training exercises, interesting case studies, historical stories, and goal-oriented or declaration-style social intelligence enhancement methods to help you comprehensively strengthen and elevate your social intelligence.