Winning Body Language: Control the Conversation, Command Attention, and Convey the Right Message without Saying a Word

This is my second book on learning body language, the other one being ' What Every BODY is Saying ' by Joe Navarro. By combining and using techniques from these two books, I've already made huge strides in becoming a better presenter. Joe's book is really good for reading people (finding tells, or finding clues of deception, etc), but does give insight to useful gestures that can communicate confidence. 'Winning Body Language' is more focused on being a better communicator in general, especially in the work place.I'm one of those people who always feels awkward when I need to speak in front of a group of people (large or small), but at work I'm always finding myself needing to give presentations, demos, or conduct small meetings. I've had a number of bad experiences in the past that help fuel my paranoia - 'deer in the headlights' moments, jokes intended to loosen people up that flop, the feeling of high stress, ugh, what a nightmare. I would actually lose sleep the night before, knowing I had to do some sort of presentation. I started feeling helpless, so on a whim I purchased this book just to hopefully get a usefull nugget of information or two - and I got all that and more.I just recently had to do a presentation on the software that I'm currently developing. At this point I had read Joe's book and I had read only the first few chapters of 'Winning Body Language'. Even this was enough to help me give a successful presentation. I used a few subtle hand gestures, and I also tried to keep my hands in the 'TruthPlane' as much as possible (something you'll learn in 'Winning Body Language'). Immediately I felt much more confident and I was getting great reactions by the observers. Usually when I speak, the air is really drab and sometimes quite thick, but this time it was very lively and productive. For once I actually felt great giving a presentation! Even after the presentation the Director of IT (my boss's boss) came up to me and said "That was a great presentation! You were really on fire this time!".This stuff works! Out of the two books I've read thus far, I recommend 'Winning Body Language' if you are trying to become more successful with talking to groups of people. If you want to learn how to read people really well, then check out Navarro's book 'What Every BODY is Saying'. I could have just gotten away with 'Winning Body Language' for my intents, but being able to read people certainly pairs well with learning how to communicate effectively.

I do not write reviews frequently. I feel just forced to do this now. The book arrived yesterday. It was one of two. After a glimpse I decided to read this one first. I read it entirely in the evening. I could barely sleep. Today I called a meeting of the Board. The fact is I feel i'm the person "prepared" for this book. It was a lot of trainings, books, speeches, conferences, metings, workshops etc. in my life.And this meeting was completely different. I turned almost enemies into almmost friends. Feel of comfort and relaxation after it was so great, so rewarding.What is special? There is a lot of blah blah written and said in the subject of communication. Tons. And this item simply works.Try it. You don't risk anything.

I own around 300 books on different areas of psychology : Negotiations, influence, the subconscious mind, charisma, NLP, hypnosis, awareness, self-deception, listening, difficult conversations, emotions, handwriting analysis etc, and body language too. I have only written one other review, and felt compelled to write one for this book - for this book has blown me away completely. It is without doubt the single most influential (on me) book I have ever read.The author suggests a few very easy to learn skills that can completely change the way we communicate - and to illustrate how, he gives you exercise that compare 'the normal body language' to 'the winning body language', and simply asks first that you look inside yourself to find the differences.Let me restate the important bit again - the skills are easy to learn (yes, you still have to practice them to make them habit). This is because they are not complex skills, but very simple skills - simple skills that have a profound affect on the way we feel and think.In reading so many books previously, I came to the unavoidable conclusion that our mind affects our body, and our body affects our mind. The author takes this 'law' one step further to show how certain types of body language profoundly affect the way we think.I do have some criticisms of it - his chapter on breathing is somewhat confusing...and while I think he has the concept right, I don't think he fully understands the execution. That doesn't detract at all from the overall book. My only word for it is 'profound', and I recommend that every single person alive should read it :)

Mark Bowden has written a interesting book involving 3 types of body language models - the grotesque plane, the truth plane and the passion plane. Sounds complicated but is quite interesting. However, i miss some illustatrations and a few more practical applikations with pictures preferably.

The book itself came in good time and was in good condition. I am still reading and enjoying it very much. I especially like background given for the reasons some postures/& gestures mean what they do. I am excited to try it in situations I can discuss with friends later. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what the other guy is 'really' thinking or wants to send a powerful silent message to all that can see him/her. It is easy to read and understand,including the diagrams.It is scary to think of how much we tell people with out saying a word! A Little advice:Until you read the book...If you are just standing in a crowd and want to appear secure hold your hands near your belly button not hanging at your sides.KYL Key You Later! Winning Body Language: Control the Conversation, Command Attention, and Convey the Right Message without Saying a Word

Mark Bowen created a masterpiece.The book is incredibly accessible and the technique simple to apply at least in a basic form.It requires some constant practise but you will notice immediate results once you remember to apply the contents.I wish I was the only one to have read this book.

Valuable, clear and enjoyable to read. What more could ask for? As a performance improvement specialist who has work with influential communication for over 20 years, I still found lots of great value in this book and I'm sure any reader will find multiple take aways that they can use right away.

Mark Bowden has written a brilliant guide for anyone who wishes to enhance the way they communicate by having an awareness of their body language. The writing style is informed but jargon free. It's witty and thought provoking. I enjoyed reading it and I have been using the body language tips ever since I closed the book on the last page.

Ci sono varie considerazioni interessanti sulla respirazione che sovvertono le comuni convinzioni dei praticanti di arti orientali (yoga, zen ecc.), qualche consiglio utile per avere una postura più rassicurante, ma mi aspettavo qualcosa di più.

A very easy read and a super interesting subject