In this book were going to be talking about the 2 predominant and powerful communication styles which should improve your effectiveness as a communicator, persuader or as a leader. Especially CRUCIAL to folks entering a new group of people where the perfect calibration of strength and approachability is crucial in gaining a solid foothold in the group.

People are too hung up on techniques and tactics without realizing there are actually 2 styles of communication one could shift into, to hit the sweet spot 'and maximize communication and relationship effectiveness not to mention persuasiveness and compliance, from your peers and subordinates! Choosing the wrong one at the wrong time or to the wrong people? You lose respect, authority and they won't follow or believe anything you say! Even worse…they'll shun you out PERMANENTLY for coming in too strong or too weak and mis-calibrated!

Introduction

The Newbie and his homework

New house, new rules!

Knowing the players

Credibility building

Chipping away

Technical Experts and Know -it- alls

Pockets of powers

Not created equal

Being the force of change

Communication between the sexes

Male psychology

Female psychology

Initial communication assessment phase in business

Direct style communications

Group talks and Direct style

Authority and Decisiveness

Arguments and Verbal jousts

Too Controlling

Hinting your power

Power is just in the mind

Weak communication

Alphas and Betas

Too stiff

Not listening

Flexibility

From the edge, inwards

Indirect style

Language from the edge

Asking questions

Indirect requiring more direct means

Arguments

Protection of Egos

Calibration and balance is key

Direct style transitioning to Indirect

Indirect style transitioning to Direct

Covering a topic

Power plays

Changing to Direct style mindset

Improving your communication style

Inner critique

Recording yourself

Talking in front of the mirror

External critiques

Culture and a larger vocabulary

Tips to improve your techniques

NLP Influence

Cautionary tales

Practice, practice, practice!

Safe place

Inner game requirements for change