The Gentle Art Of Persuasion
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Author: Chester Porter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded pubs arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument. This is where Chester Porter's insightful book THE GENTLE ART OF PERSUASION comes in. Yes, the barrister and QC formally known as the smiling funnel web will teach you a couple of tricks or two that he's perfected over the years. Chester Porter QC shares his brilliant advocacy skills, insight and years of experience as a successful barrister to teach us "the gentle art of persuasion". Chester explores the 'ethics' of public speaking and all forms of "persuasion". This book is an indispens
Author: Chester Porter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded pubs arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument. This is where Chester Porter's insightful book THE GENTLE ART OF PERSUASION comes in. Yes, the barrister and QC formally known as the smiling funnel web will teach you a couple of tricks or two that he's perfected over the years. Chester Porter QC shares his brilliant advocacy skills, insight and years of experience as a successful barrister to teach us "the gentle art of persuasion". Chester explores the 'ethics' of public speaking and all forms of "persuasion". This book is an indispens
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Chester Porter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded pubs arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument. This is where Chester Porter's insightful book THE GENTLE ART OF PERSUASION comes in. Yes, the barrister and QC formally known as the smiling funnel web will teach you a couple of tricks or two that he's perfected over the years. Chester Porter QC shares his brilliant advocacy skills, insight and years of experience as a successful barrister to teach us "the gentle art of persuasion". Chester explores the 'ethics' of public speaking and all forms of "persuasion". This book is an indispens
Author: Chester Porter
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded pubs arguments can even lead to physical fights, usually for no purpose. Yet intelligent argument is often the only sensible way to advance our many causes, to spread knowledge and to achieve progress. It is one thing to sound impressive, to devastate the opposition, to make a great impression. It is by no means the same thing to change people's minds, to convince them by your arguments. Persuasion is achieved more often than not by quiet, rather than devastating argument. This is where Chester Porter's insightful book THE GENTLE ART OF PERSUASION comes in. Yes, the barrister and QC formally known as the smiling funnel web will teach you a couple of tricks or two that he's perfected over the years. Chester Porter QC shares his brilliant advocacy skills, insight and years of experience as a successful barrister to teach us "the gentle art of persuasion". Chester explores the 'ethics' of public speaking and all forms of "persuasion". This book is an indispens
The Gentle Art Of Persuasion
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