The Art of Body Talk Lib/E: How to Decode Gestures, Mannerisms, and Other Nonverbal Messages

by Gregory Hartley, Maryann Karinch

Yes, you can read anyone like a book!Reading body language is a gateway to understanding why people act the way they do. It's not just a matter of understanding their true emotions but also of identifying their true motivation.In The Art of Body Talk, the authors share their highly successful READ (Review, Evaluate, Analyze, Decide) system of understanding body language, but with an exciting twist: they give you the skills to use READ to see what's behind those eye movements, gestures, and twitches, the skills to go inside the head of your source! Why stop at "what" when reading body language? The Art of Body Talk shows you how to go all the way to "why"―the driving force behind the actions;discover how to get past your filters so you aren't tricked by your own misperceptions; andlearn how to apply the skills in business and in your personal life. The Art of Body Talk gives you the fastest, most efficient method to read anyone's body language. You will easily be able to perceive the emotions and spot the messages people are really sending―whether they know it or not (and whether they want to or not!).

Genres: Psychology, Audiobook

Audio CD

First published February 1, 2017

About the author

Gregory Hartley's expertise as an interrogator first earned him honors with the United States Army. More recently, it has drawn organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency, Navy SEALS, Federal law enforcement agencies, and national TV to seek his insights about "how to" as well as "why." He resides near Atlanta, Georgia.

Reviews

[Monica Willyard Moen]

This book provides an excellent foundation for understanding body language. It goes beyond that though by helping you develop insights into the body language of people around you as well as your own body language. There are a lot of tips for improving your body language to support communication with friends, business colleagues, and even enemies.

[Anna]

Skip this.
Julius Fast’s Body Language from over 50 years ago is still better written and more useful, plus it doesn’t cover only visual cues.

[Jane Nash]

This book is fine but it feels like a good place to start.i was hoping for something a bit more complex, however, Greg hartley’s courses are super…

[Corey]

Pretty unremarkable although I learned a few things. 3 stars is probably a bit harsh

[False]

Reading body language is a gateway to understanding why people act the way they do. It’s not just a matter of understanding their true emotions, but also identifying their true motivation. In The Art of Body Talk the authors share their highly successful READ (Review Evaluate Analyze Decide) system of understanding body language, but with an exciting twist: They give you the skills to use READ to see what’s behind those eye movements, gestures, and twitches, the skills to go inside the head of your source! Why stop at “what” in reading body language? Go all the way to “why”―the driving force behind the actions. Discover how to get past your filters, so you aren’t tricked by your own misperceptions. Learn how to apply the skills in business and in your personal life. The Art of Body Talk gives you the fastest, most efficient method to read anyone’s body language. You will easily be able to perceive the emotions and spot the messages people are really sending―whether they know it or not (and whether they want to or not!).

Trump keeps his elbows locked into his sides: a controlling, blocking behavior. He also has a habit of turning his head from the camera while his eyes remain locked into the lens. He has many strange body language behaviors, but then, he's a sociopath and grew up in a life of privilege where he was never thwarted or told "no." They call him a "ringmaster" in this book. I would use the term "steamroller."

[Nadeya]

Took me forever to finish because of how boring it was. Didn’t really learn much except that “the art of body talk” just depends.