Sleight of Mouth is about the magic of words and language. Language is one of the key representational systems from which we build our mental models of the world, and has a tremendous influence upon how we perceive and respond to the world around us.
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Robert B. Dilts has been a developer, author, and consultant in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming since the mid 1970's. His work has explored the practical applications of cognitive strategies and belief systems to such areas as Creativity, Learning, Health, and Leadership. He has authored or coauthored some of the most definitive books on NLP including Neuro-Linguistic Programming Vol. 1, & Applications of NLP & Beliefs: Pathways to Health & Well-Being, and Tools for Dreamers. Other works include monographs on Albert Einstein, Walt Disney. Mozart, and The Cognitive Patterns of Jesus of Nazareth.
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84 of 92 people found the following review helpful
By George Zee
Format:Hardcover
Richard Bandler and John Grinder's 2 volumes on The Structure of Magic published over 20 years ago launched the whole field of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). I'd consider Robert Dilts' recent Modeling with NLP and the present volume as the new definitive landmark publications in the development of NLP. Sleight of Mouth will help beginners understand why NLP is not just a passing fad, but continues to be of such great service in freeing and enriching people. It is also something that all of us can learn and master. For someone like myself, who was first exposed to such language patterns from the very beginning close to 20 years ago, I continue to grow in my understanding and appreciation for the scope and application of these patterns. As Robert explained, "It has only been in the last several years that I have gained enough insight and understanding about how beliefs are formed and held cognitively and neurologically that I feel able to make the deeper structures underlying Sleight of Mouth sufficiently clear and concise." (Preface, xii) The subtitle, The Magic of Conversational Belief Change, is very apt. It continues to be magic. Key concepts like, frames, reframing, chunking, values, criteria, structure of beliefs, belief change and "thought viruses" are all lucidly explained, with practice exercises. The whole NLP world is grateful to Robert and eagerly awaits any future publications by him.
77 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Big fonts, humorous approach and a high-degree of practicability makes this book an easy read. You'd learn strategies like Chunking, Reframing and Heirarchy of Criteria which easily create environments of belief change and cooperation in almost any encounter.
In contrast to the more established authors on the genre, Dilts takes NLP from the "mysical heights" and magically transforms it into knowledge that total newbies can comprehend in just a day.
I'd recommend this for those who are actively involved in professions where counseling, motivation or leadership skills are necessary.
46 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
If you want to learn to use the Sleight of Mouth patterns to create a world to which people want to belong or if you want to just improve your ability to influence yourself and others, this book provides an entertaining read and a thorough methodology to improve and enhance the ways you use language.
Robert is known for being respectful as much as he is known for his competence. These are some of the qualities that shine throughout the presentations of the patterns.
I've studied with some of the elite of this technology (NLP) and I place this volume with the best of the best of whats available.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dilts' First and Best Work...
Both therapeutic and the basis for being persuasive
to protect your own interests, this is a classic and
still valid today. Read more
to protect your own interests, this is a classic and
still valid today. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ned Goudy
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good
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Published 6 months ago by Jeffrey J. Budzek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book... Conversational Reframing at it's best.
John Grinder and Richard Bandler wrote a book a long time ago on 'Reframing' in this book they essentially talked about 3 types of reframing... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chris Cathey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great understanding
Dilts, the author, has a great grasp of NLP. He keeps an involved subject clear so most of us mortals can understand it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Eugene Kasper
5.0 out of 5 stars
slight of mouth
Robert Dilts is a great NLP writer. It was a great refresher book for an old timer and great for a beginner. Intellectually written... A must read. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Goldstein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great and Easy to Implement
I find this book very helpful. Although it's quite expensive, it is still very valuable and informative. Read more
Published on January 1, 2010 by Andrew Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Complete, easy to read, easy to learn. Very accurate, logical.
I would absolutely recommend it. Read it carefully so you can absorb the
knowledge. Read more
I would absolutely recommend it. Read it carefully so you can absorb the
knowledge. Read more
Published on November 23, 2009 by Juracy S. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must-have NLP book
Lots of NLP books rehash the same material.
This one pushes the line a bit further.
This one pushes the line a bit further.
Published on August 26, 2009 by J. Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterful and immediately useful
Robert Dilts was involved in the birthing of NLP however he has moved far and achieved a work destined to become a classic. Read more
Published on April 16, 2009 by Stephen B. Towers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic read
If you are into NLP in a big way then this is more or less a MUST READ. It is far from the easy "do it yourself" style that you get from the likes of Tony Robbins (who is also good... Read more
Published on November 2, 2008 by Brendan Carl Clarke
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