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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less

Douglas E. Noll’s book De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less provides a step-by-step guide to managing conflict and defusing anger in tense situations. The book is grounded in neuroscience and communication techniques that help readers turn hostility into calm, productive conversations. Noll argues that traditional conflict resolution methods often fail because they do not address the underlying emotional needs of an angry person. Instead, he introduces a counterintuitive but highly effective method: affective labelling, or the practice of acknowledging and verbalising the emotions of the upset individual.

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The Charisma Myth: Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism

The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane is a book that offers readers a comprehensive guide to developing and cultivating charisma. Cabane argues that charisma is not an innate quality that some people are born with, but rather a set of learned behaviours and practices that anyone can acquire with time and effort.

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Influence Is Your Superpower: How to Get What You Want Without Compromising Who You Are

"Influence Is Your Superpower: How to Get What You Want Without Compromising Who You Are" by Zoe Chance is a compelling exploration of the art of persuasion and its integral role in both personal and professional success. As a professor at the Yale School of Management and a distinguished expert in the realms of influence and behavioural economics, Zoe Chance offers readers an insightful and practical guide to harnessing the power of influence without forsaking authenticity or ethical principles.

The Service Culture handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Employees Obsessed with Customer Service.

"The Service Culture Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Employees Obsessed with Customer Service" by Jeff Toister is a practical guide for creating a customer-focused culture within an organisation. The book offers a range of tools and techniques for improving communication, setting service expectations, and building a team of customer service champions. 

Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion

In Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion, George J. Thompson, a former police officer and martial artist, introduces a communication method designed to defuse conflict, improve persuasion, and handle difficult conversations with tact and effectiveness. The book provides strategies for using language to maintain control in tense situations while fostering cooperation and mutual respect. Thompson's approach is based on the idea that words, like martial arts, can be used to redirect aggression and turn conflicts into productive exchanges.

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The Customer Success Professional’s Handbook: How to Thrive in One of the World’s Fastest Growing Careers

"The Customer Success Professional's Handbook: How to Thrive in One of the World's Fastest Growing Careers" by Ashvin Vaidyanathan and Ruben Rabago is a practical guide for anyone looking to start or advance their career in customer success management. The book covers a range of topics, from customer success strategy to customer success operations, providing actionable insights and advice for customer success professionals at all levels.