What's up with your handshake?: Using the Secrets of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills to Win [Paperback]

Mark Jeffries (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008

Welcome to a toolbox of communication ideas designed to give you an advantage over everyone else in the business and social world.

Unlock the secrets to: Controlling perceptions, Influencing decisions, Leading meetings, Guiding opinion, Winning sales and Shining as a communicator.

From the secrets of networking and conveying the right message to presenting the best image and gaining the boardroom advantage, this book examines in an entertaining and informal style how to fine-tune all aspects of your strategic communication and soft-skills.

Whether negotiating a deal, selling a concept, asking for a payrise, motivating your team, being interviewed for a new job or simply conveying an idea - this book will make all the difference to your life and success.

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About the Author

Former Stockbroker, Mark Jeffries, is a leading authority on Strategic Communication and Soft-Skills.

He addresses major convention and conference audiences, on the subject, all over the world. He also coaches senior executives, politicians and lawyers in the art of message, its effective delivery and the creation of infuence.

Mark regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and a variety of network TV programs across The UK, USA and Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Mark Jeffries; 1 edition (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0955882508
• ISBN-13: 978-0955882500
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,100,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary primer for anyone who wants to get ahead in business ... or life., May 21, 2008

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Jason Thomson "Creative Director" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What's up with your handshake?: Using the Secrets of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills to Win (Paperback)

I've had the chance to see Mr. Jeffries speak on a few occasions. He consistently delivers those 1-second "soft-selling" tips that have meant the difference in my own business life. When I heard he'd written a book, I was excited to see how he and -- and I could -- take things to the next level.

"What's up with your handshake" is a powerful strategic tool all around. It's given me dozens of new ideas on how to improve my overall communication and networking skills. It's a fun read (the stories keep it from being a dry collection of lists) and well worth my time and money. I know I'll never shake hands, give a business card or make a phone call the same way again.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Insight To Help Get Ahead In Work And Life, June 24, 2008

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S. Reid "Screid" (Grimsby, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What's up with your handshake?: Using the Secrets of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills to Win (Paperback)

For years, Mark Jeffries has impressed audiences with his witty and insightful advice on the "soft skills" or strategic communication techniques needed to get an edge in business and in life. I was delighted to see these tips brought to life in his new book!

Jeffries attacks the challenge of sub-par interpersonal behaviour with a blunt assertion - get the soft skills right, or struggle in business and life. It is common sense. It is something we all know we need to know. And yet it is something that each of us has struggled with in one area or another at some point in our lives - be it a lousy handshake, poor fashion sense, slumped posture, the list goes on.

Jeffries' writing is conversational and easy to follow. His advice: practical and to the point. This is a first-rate handbook for the rising star in business or any other aspect of life. I highly recommend you pick up a copy for yourself.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very profitable book!, April 28, 2009

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M. Wine (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What's up with your handshake?: Using the Secrets of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills to Win (Paperback)

Mark Jeffries has a way about him that make people like him. And in this book, "What's Up With Your Handshake?", he teaches how to do it for yourself. I have seen him "work his magic" several times in person, which is why I bought his book.

I had won a small scope of business by unwittingly, using one of his methods. When used purposefully, and combined with several of his ideas, I quickly won some major business accounts. The best part, is that after his coaching, the business was won seemingly without effort.

I would highly recommend his work.