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- Written by Ralph Brown
The Huthwaite Research Corporation observed 10,000 salespeople in 23 countries and found that the top persuaders are far more interested in asking than telling. It's what they ask that's vital.
- Written by Ralph Brown
If you want your colleagues or clients to know that you are on top of things try blirting – responding quickly and speaking faster. They’ll also think you are competent and likeable.
Shouldn’t it be blurting? No.
About Ralph Brown
Ralph is our founder and managing director. He has a background in psychology, television journalism and business.
Ralph's passions are psychology and writing. He leads workshops on both and speaks to conferences on the psychology of thriving at work.
In 2011 Professional Speakers Australia awarded him its top speaking accreditation, the CSP.
He has written six books and more than a hundred articles on psychology and writing. International research journals have published his articles reviewing the research on resilience.
Ralph's enjoys trips to France. He lives in rural Canterbury.
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