how to instantly connect with

anyone:

96 all-new little tricks for big success in relationships

by Leil Lowndes

You know who they are.  They breeze into a room knowing exactly what to say and how to make everyone feel calm and relaxed, while the rest of us get so nervous and awkward in a room full of strangers that we fumble every sentence and tongue-tie every name.

Master communications expert and bestselling author Leil Lowndes says that even the shyest can learn how to break the ice and make strong – and instant - connections.  She’s taught thousands of readers “How to Talk to Anyone,” and “How to Be a People Magnet,” and now rolls out dozens of new methods to captivate others in HOW TO INSTANTLY CONNECT WITH ANYONE: 96 All-New Little Tricks for Big Success in Business & Social Relationships (McGraw-Hill, May, 2009).  

EMOTIONAL PREDICTION is The Secret to instantly connecting with others. Anticipating another person’s feelings, really putting yourself in their shoes, is the Number One Key to instant connections.  For example:

·                      A potential employer is meeting you around the close of business. Acknowledging that you appreciate their time at the end of what may be a long work day will make an instant connection.

·                     Even though you have the instructions committed to memory, making an effort to take down notes anyway will make your boss feel more secure about you – another instant connection.

·                      Introducing “Steve, my assistant,” is more emphatic, personable, and warm, than “My assistant, Steve.” 

Using Lowndes’ instantly connecting ice-breaker tactics and Emotional Predictions can also help you make your interviewer feel at ease, maybe even help clinch the job for you at that crucial first meeting.

Understanding and acting on Emotional Prediction is the surest way of creating a strong first and lasting impression, whether at a business gathering or chatting up a gorgeous stranger on the elevator; catching up with an old friend or attending a gathering by yourself, you’ll learn to confidently say the right thing at the right time.

Lowndes offers best-case scenarios and flat-out social nightmares where some of her tricks could have come in handy.  Designed to put you at ease and make everyone around you gather closer, you’ll learn the little secrets connecting with people immediately:

·                      Why your last impression is as vital as your first

·                      How to come out smelling like a rose (even if you’re dead wrong)

·                      Why you should always put your signatures in blue ink

·                      How to begin and end a meaningful e-mail

·                      The power of making eye contact (on an interview or with that special someone)

·                      Why stretching out a compliment makes it unforgettable

·                      The perfect icebreaker questions

·                      What to say when you forget or fumble someone’s name

·                      Getting the opposite sex to notice you – every time

The book also features the 10 Dumbest Things you should never say or do if you want to maintain your connection.

It’s more important than ever to be able to look good, sound professional, be approachable, and handle your personal and professional dealings with grace and confidence. This book gives you 96 ways to become a people magnet, easily and instantaneously.

About the Author

Leil Lowndes is one of today’s most sought-after communications speakers and consultants through her company, Applause, Inc.  She is the author of international bestselling books, including “How to Make Anyone Fall in Love With You” and “How to Be a People Magnet.” Her books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. Lowndes has been featured on every major network, and is regularly interviewed by outlets ranging from Men’s Health and Match.com to Glamour and Cosmopolitan.

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