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About Captivate
This is the first comprehensive, science backed, real life manual on human behavior and a completely new approach to building connections.
You need to know how people work. As a human behavior investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our behavior patterns in her lab—and she’s cracked the code. In Captivate she shares a wealth of valuable shortcuts, systems and behavior hacks for taking charge of their interactions at work, at home, and in any social situation. These aren’t the people skills you learned in school.
Just like knowing the right formulas to use in chemistry, or the right programming language to write code, the hacks in this book are simple ways to solve for people.
When you understand the laws of human behavior you can get along with anyone, and your influence, impact, and income will increase as a result. What’s more, you will improve your interpersonal intelligence, make a killer first impression, and build rapport quickly and authentically in any situation—negotiations, interviews, parties, and pitches. You will never interact in the same way again.
PS — Do you like audiobooks? Vanessa reads the audio version of Captivate. Be sure to check it out.
Here are just a few of the hacks you’ll learn to get along with anyone…
The Social Game Plan
Discover how to work a room and the sweet spot for making the most connections. (Hack#1)
The 7 Microexpressions
Learn how the 7 universal facial expressions can be used to predict people’s emotions. (Hack #6)
The Death of Small Talk
All conversations can be hacked by generating dopamine in the people you meet. (Hack #3)
Skills you will learn in Captivate
Chapter 1 : How to work room
Chapter 2 : How to Make a Lasting First Impression
Chapter 3 : How to Give the Perfect Handshake
Chapter 4 : How to Push Someone’s Hot Buttons
Chapter 5 : How to Decode The Face
Chapter 6 : How to Take the Perfect Selfie
Chapter 7 : How to Stop Being Boring
Chapter 8 : How to Be a Great Story Teller
Chapter 9 : How to Empower People
Chapter 10 : How to Be socially Attractive
Chapter 11 : How to Say No
About
Science of People
Our mission is to help you achieve your social and professional goals faster using science-backed, practical advice.
Our team curates the best communication, relationship, and social skills research; turning into actionable and relatable life skills.
Science of People was founded by Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication.
As a recovering awkward person, Vanessa helps millions find their inner charisma.
“I believe people skills are the missing ingredient to your success. When you know how to pitch yourself, make memorable conversation and build relationships everything becomes easier. You make more money. You have more friends. You feel more fulfilled. PQ is the new IQ.”
Praise for captivate
“Everything Vanessa does is captivating, but this book is her masterpiece. Nearly every page contains surprising insights and practical tips to help you succeed more in life.”
“In Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards has not only decoded the secret formula for what makes people tick, she also explains how to harness and put into action that power for good inside your career, company, or cause.”
“Captivate is Perfect. Packed full of useful information – it’s a must read.”
“There is a big difference between faking your way into building relationships and deeply understanding the science of what makes people tick, so that you can naturally and effectively connect with them. Captivate teaches this science in a fun and accessible way, so that you apply the learning in your everyday life, growing your network, influence and impact.”
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