Vanessa Van Edwards is a researcher, speaker, and writer on people skills and interpersonal intelligence. Her behavior research lab, The Science of People, has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Men's Health, Forbes, and on Fox News. She is a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur, the leading instructor in people skills on Udemy and CreativeLive, and has led trainings at a number of Fortune 500 companies around the world. She lives with her husband in Portland, Oregon.
"Everything Vanessa does is captivating, but this book is her
masterpiece. Nearly every page contains surprising insights and
practical tips to help you succeed more in life."
--CHRIS GUILLEBEAU, author of The Happiness of Pursuit and host of
Side Hustle School
"If you've ever thought 'I hope they have a dog at this dinner
party so that I don't have to talk to anyone, ' read this book.
Hello Captivate, good-bye awkward moments."
--JON ACUFF, author of Do Over "There is a big difference between
faking your way into building relationships and deeply un
derstanding the science of what makes people tick so that you can
naturally and effectively connect with them. Captivate teaches this
science in a fun and accessible way, so that you apply the learning
in your everyday life, growing your network, influence, and
impact."
--PAMELA SLIM, author of Body of Work "This book is rewarding
regardless of your level of skill in getting along with
others."
--ART MARKMAN, PhD, coauthor of Brain Briefs "Captivate is packed
full of useful information for anyone interested in improving their
social skills--it's a must read."
--JOE NAVARRO, former FBI agent, body language expert, and author
of What Every BODY is Saying "In Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards has
not only decoded the secret formula for what makes people tick, she
also explains how to harness and put the latest people science into
action."
--JORDAN HARBINGER, founder of The Art of Charm "Full of helpful
tips, actionable anecdotes, and fascinating research, Captivate is
the consummate wingman (or woman)--a book you'll hear whispering in
your ears, giving you social superpowers."
--JENNY BLAKE, author of Pivot "Vanessa Van Edwards is pure gold,
and this book is an invaluable guide to harnessing the science of
what makes people tick. A must read if you want to use its power
for good inside your company, cause, or career."
--CHASE JARVIS, CEO of CreativeLive
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