Books with author Diane West

Did you ever wonder how to jumpstart a conversation that just won’t get off the ground? Or have you even felt the urge to avoid social gatherings because striking up a conversation with a stranger makes your stomach do flip-flops?Diane Weston provides solutions for those who feel their conversations have more awkward moments than they would like. She reveals tools and techniques anyone can use to start a meaningful conversation so you don’t need to worry about upcoming social gatherings anymore. Whether it is a work party, a conference, or a friend’s dinner, with the help of this book you will be prepared to turn a stranger into an acquaintance and an acquaintance into a friend. Small Talk: How to start a conversation, truly connect with others and make a killer first impression teaches you how to become an expert at small talk. This practical guide is divided into four easy-to-read sections. The introduction will ease you into an exploration of good communication. You'll be able to learn all about:The differences between introverts and extrovertsThe basics of human interaction and foundations of good communicationThe unspoken rules of small talk It will also help you put all that basic theory into practice, so you can boost your social skills to the max. You'll be able to identify the different aspects of non-verbal communication such as:The consequences of your facial expressionsHow people can be affected by your tone of voiceThe significance of your posture and gesturesThe secrets to positive body languageFurthermore, part three of the book will set your confidence soaring as you learn foolproof small talk techniques. You'll cover methods such as:How to make a dazzling first impressionThe best conversation startersUltimate ice breakers to crack even the toughest nutsLearning how to listen to others and detect non-verbal cuesInteracting in one-on-one and group conversations Advanced science-backed small talk techniques such as: the ARE technique and the FORD methodBut if you're worried about putting these techniques to use, this book will guide you right through any hiccups along your path to exceptional communication. You'll learn to:Overcome your social anxiety and get in the right mind-set to talk to anyoneJump-start a conversation that just won't get off the groundStrategies to keep a conversation going and get past awkward silencesBeat dull chatHow to stop yourself falling into a conversation black holeHow to exit a conversation gracefully If you want to learn the practical techniques of the best conversationalists and become a master of communication, this book will help you reach your goals. Don't let your conversation fall flat. Take the first step in learning how to become an expert small talker. Simply scroll up and grab yourself a copy.

Did you ever wonder how to jumpstart a conversation that just won’t get off the ground? Or have you even felt the urge to avoid social gatherings because striking up a conversation with a stranger makes your stomach do flip-flops?Diane Weston provides solutions for those who feel their conversations have more awkward moments than they would like. She reveals tools and techniques anyone can use to start a meaningful conversation so you don’t need to worry about upcoming social gatherings anymore. Whether it is a work party, a conference, or a friend’s dinner, with the help of this book you will be prepared to turn a stranger into an acquaintance and an acquaintance into a friend. Small Talk: How to start a conversation, truly connect with others and make a killer first impression teaches you how to become an expert at small talk. This practical guide is divided into four easy-to-read sections. The introduction will ease you into an exploration of good communication. You'll be able to learn all about:The differences between introverts and extrovertsThe basics of human interaction and foundations of good communicationThe unspoken rules of small talk It will also help you put all that basic theory into practice, so you can boost your social skills to the max. You'll be able to identify the different aspects of non-verbal communication such as:The consequences of your facial expressionsHow people can be affected by your tone of voiceThe significance of your posture and gesturesThe secrets to positive body languageFurthermore, part three of the book will set your confidence soaring as you learn foolproof small talk techniques. You'll cover methods such as:How to make a dazzling first impressionThe best conversation startersUltimate ice breakers to crack even the toughest nutsLearning how to listen to others and detect non-verbal cuesInteracting in one-on-one and group conversations Advanced science-backed small talk techniques such as: the ARE technique and the FORD methodBut if you're worried about putting these techniques to use, this book will guide you right through any hiccups along your path to exceptional communication. You'll learn to:Overcome your social anxiety and get in the right mind-set to talk to anyoneJumpstart a conversation that just won't get off the groundStrategies to keep a conversation going and get past awkward silencesBeat dull chatHow to stop yourself falling into a conversation black holeHow to exit a conversation gracefully If you want to learn the practical techniques of the best conversationalists and become a master of communication, this book will help you reach your goals. Don't let your conversation fall flat. Take the first step in learning how to become an expert small talker. Simply scroll up and grab yourself a copy.

In The Death of the Grown-Up, Diana West diagnosed the demise of Western civilization by looking at its chief symptom: our inability to become adults who render judgments of right and wrong. In American Betrayal, West digs deeper to discover the root of this malaise and uncovers a body of lies that Americans have been led to regard as the near-sacred history of World War II and its Cold War aftermath.Part real-life thriller, part national tragedy, American Betrayal lights up the massive, Moscow-directed penetration of America's most hallowed halls of power, revealing not just the familiar struggle between Communism and the Free World, but the hidden war between those wishing to conceal the truth and those trying to expose the increasingly official web of lies.American Betrayal is America's lost history, a chronicle that pits Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight David Eisenhower, and other American icons who shielded overlapping Communist conspiracies against the investigators, politicians, defectors, and others (including Senator Joseph McCarthy) who tried to tell the American people the truth.American Betrayal shatters the approved histories of an era that begins with FDR's first inauguration, when "happy days" are supposed to be here again, and ends when we "win" the Cold War. It is here, amid the rubble, where Diana West focuses on the World War II--Cold War deal with the devil in which America surrendered her principles in exchange for a series of Big Lies whose preservation soon became the basis of our leaders' own self-preservation. It was this moral surrender to deception and self-deception, West argues, that sent us down the long road to moral relativism, "political correctness," and other cultural ills that have left us unable to ask the hard questions: Does our silence on the crimes of Communism explain our silence on the totalitarianism of Islam? Is Uncle Sam once again betraying America?In American Betrayal, Diana West shakes the historical record to bring down a new understanding of our past, our present, and how we have become a nation unable to know truth from lies.

"Russian influence" may have entered our national pop-consciousness in Election 2016, but it is the shiny, deceptive, contested, and buried X-factor of a century of wars in Washington. In American Betrayal, Diana West digs deep to uncover a body of lies that Americans have been led to regard as the near-sacred history of World War II and its Cold War aftermath. Part real-life thriller, part national tragedy, American Betrayal lights up the massive, Moscow-directed penetration of America's most hallowed halls of power, revealing not just the familiar struggle between Communism and the Free World, but the hidden and unceasing war between those wishing to conceal the truth and those trying to expose the official web of lies. American Betrayal is America's lost history, a chronicle that pits Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight David Eisenhower, and other American icons who shielded overlapping Kremlin-directed conspiracies against the investigators, politicians, defectors, and others (including Senator Joseph McCarthy) who tried to tell the American people the truth. American Betrayal shatters the approved, "court histories" of an era that begins with FDR's first inauguration and ends when we "win" the Cold War. It is here, amid the rubble, where Diana West focuses on the World War II - Cold War deal with the devil in which America surrendered her principles in exchange for a series of Big Lies whose preservation is the basis of the tryanny of the "Swamp" today. It was this moral surrender to deception and self-deception, West argues, that sent us down the long road to moral relativism and "political correctness". In American Betrayal, Diana West shakes the historical record to bring down a new understanding not only of our past, but our present.

Emotional intelligence means that you use your mind to understand your emotions and the emotions of others. You use your cognitive abilities to relate to yourself and other people in a way that has a positive outcome for both you and those whom you interact with.The question immediately arises, “Can you learn Emotional Intelligence?”Yes! Diane Weston’s practical guide will take you all the way from understanding Emotional Intelligence to applying it in your everyday life. Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop Emotional Intelligence, Control Your Emotions and Live the Life You Want contains the knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to better understand yourself and other people. Internally, it helps you clear emotions that stand in your way and feel more peaceful. On the outside, it helps you improve your personal and professional relationships through clear communication. The first part of the book goes over the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence, laying out:The latest scientific research findings on EQ. Why Emotional Intelligence is about you as much as it is about other people. How emotions affect every aspect of your life (without you even noticing). Diving deeper, Diane talks about the true nature of emotions, revealing:Why emotions are a Great Tool but a Bad Boss.How emotions influence your worldview.The hidden link between habits and emotions and how to use it to create a feel-good daily routine.Further in the book, you'll discover the four-step method to deal with your own emotions and build better relationships with others. You will find out: Why you shouldn’t suppress your emotions and how exactly to master them.One simple exercise to recognize your emotions as they are happening.The easiest anger management technique.The Feelings Pot exercise to release negative emotions in days instead of years.Finally, Diane gives you more practical tips and tools to help you wield Emotional Intelligence such as:The Two Stars and a Wish technique to give feedback.Emotional triggers to free yourself from toxic relationships.The step-by-step method to communicate how you feel without making the other person defensive.The ‘I’ statements technique to avoid unnecessary conflict.Seven techniques to improve all relationships in your life - with yourself, friends, family, spouse, and co-workers. The Detachment method to overcome your fear of rejection.Real-life conversations that show EQ in action.Creating a ‘force field’ that absorbs criticism and protects you from emotional hurt. If you want to harness the power of emotions, communicate more effectively and have successful relationships both at work and at home, Emotional Intelligence can help. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

In The Death of the Grown-Up, Diana West diagnosed the demise of Western civilization by looking at its chief symptom: our inability to become adults who render judgments of right and wrong. In American Betrayal, West digs deeper to discover the root of this malaise and uncovers a body of lies that Americans have been led to regard as the near-sacred history of World War II and its Cold War aftermath.Part real-life thriller, part national tragedy, American Betrayal lights up the massive, Moscow-directed penetration of America's most hallowed halls of power, revealing not just the familiar struggle between Communism and the Free World, but the hidden war between those wishing to conceal the truth and those trying to expose the increasingly official web of lies.American Betrayal is America's lost history, a chronicle that pits Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight David Eisenhower, and other American icons who shielded overlapping Communist conspiracies against the investigators, politicians, defectors, and others (including Senator Joseph McCarthy) who tried to tell the American people the truth.American Betrayal shatters the approved histories of an era that begins with FDR's first inauguration, when "happy days" are supposed to be here again, and ends when we "win" the Cold War. It is here, amid the rubble, where Diana West focuses on the World War II--Cold War deal with the devil in which America surrendered her principles in exchange for a series of Big Lies whose preservation soon became the basis of our leaders' own self-preservation. It was this moral surrender to deception and self-deception, West argues, that sent us down the long road to moral relativism, "political correctness," and other cultural ills that have left us unable to ask the hard questions: Does our silence on the crimes of Communism explain our silence on the totalitarianism of Islam? Is Uncle Sam once again betraying America?In American Betrayal, Diana West shakes the historical record to bring down a new understanding of our past, our present, and how we have become a nation unable to know truth from lies.

Emotional intelligence means that you use your mind to understand your emotions and the emotions of others. You use your cognitive abilities to relate to yourself and other people in a way that has a positive outcome for both you and those whom you interact with.The question immediately arises, “Can you learn Emotional Intelligence?”Yes! Diane Weston’s practical guide will take you all the way from understanding Emotional Intelligence to applying it in your everyday life. Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop Emotional Intelligence, Control Your Emotions and Live the Life You Want contains the knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to better understand yourself and other people. Internally, it helps you clear emotions that stand in your way and feel more peaceful. On the outside, it helps you improve your personal and professional relationships through clear communication. The first part of the book goes over the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence, laying out:The latest scientific research findings on EQ. Why Emotional Intelligence is about you as much as it is about other people. How emotions affect every aspect of your life (without you even noticing). Diving deeper, Diane talks about the true nature of emotions, revealing:Why emotions are a Great Tool but a Bad Boss.How emotions influence your worldview.The hidden link between habits and emotions and how to use it to create a feel-good daily routine.Further in the book, you'll discover the four-step method to deal with your own emotions and build better relationships with others. You will find out: Why you shouldn’t suppress your emotions and how exactly to master them.One simple exercise to recognize your emotions as they are happening.The easiest anger management technique.The Feelings Pot exercise to release negative emotions in days instead of years.Finally, Diane gives you more practical tips and tools to help you wield Emotional Intelligence such as:The Two Stars and a Wish technique to give feedback.Emotional triggers to free yourself from toxic relationships.The step-by-step method to communicate how you feel without making the other person defensive.The ‘I’ statements technique to avoid unnecessary conflict.Seven techniques to improve all relationships in your life - with yourself, friends, family, spouse, and co-workers. The Detachment method to overcome your fear of rejection.Real-life conversations that show EQ in action.Creating a ‘force field’ that absorbs criticism and protects you from emotional hurt. If you want to harness the power of emotions, communicate more effectively and have successful relationships both at work and at home, Emotional Intelligence can help. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

In The Death of the Grown-Up, Diana West diagnosed the demise of Western civilization by looking at its chief symptom: our inability to become adults who render judgments of right and wrong. In American Betrayal, West digs deeper to discover the root of this malaise and uncovers a body of lies that Americans have been led to regard as the near-sacred history of World War II and its Cold War aftermath.Part real-life thriller, part national tragedy, American Betrayal lights up the massive, Moscow-directed penetration of America's most hallowed halls of power, revealing not just the familiar struggle between Communism and the Free World, but the hidden war between those wishing to conceal the truth and those trying to expose the increasingly official web of lies.American Betrayal is America's lost history, a chronicle that pits Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight David Eisenhower, and other American icons who shielded overlapping Communist conspiracies against the investigators, politicians, defectors, and others (including Senator Joseph McCarthy) who tried to tell the American people the truth.American Betrayal shatters the approved histories of an era that begins with FDR's first inauguration, when "happy days" are supposed to be here again, and ends when we "win" the Cold War. It is here, amid the rubble, where Diana West focuses on the World War II--Cold War deal with the devil in which America surrendered her principles in exchange for a series of Big Lies whose preservation soon became the basis of our leaders' own self-preservation. It was this moral surrender to deception and self-deception, West argues, that sent us down the long road to moral relativism, "political correctness," and other cultural ills that have left us unable to ask the hard questions: Does our silence on the crimes of Communism explain our silence on the totalitarianism of Islam? Is Uncle Sam once again betraying America?In American Betrayal, Diana West shakes the historical record to bring down a new understanding of our past, our present, and how we have become a nation unable to know truth from lies.