Jul 28, 2023
Vanessa Van Edwards visits Google to discuss her book “Captivate:
The Science of Succeeding with People.”
Do you feel awkward at networking events? Do you wonder what your
date really thinks of you? Do you wish you could just decode
people? To do this and more, you need to learn the science of
people.
As a human behavior hacker, Vanessa Van Edwards created a research
lab to study the hidden forces that drive us. In her book
“Captivate”, she shares shortcuts, systems, and secrets for taking
charge of your interactions at work, at home, and in any social
situation. These aren’t the people skills you learned in school.
This is the first comprehensive, science-backed, real life manual
on how to build connections.
Just like knowing the formulas to use in a chemistry lab, or the
right programming language to build an app, “Captivate” provides
simple ways to solve people problems. You’ll learn how to work a
room, how to read faces, and how to talk to just about anyone.
When you understand the laws of human behavior, your influence,
impact, and income will increase significantly. What’s more, you
will improve your interpersonal intelligence, make killer first
impressions, and build rapport quickly and authentically in any
situation—negotiations, interviews, parties, and pitches. You’ll
never interact the same way again.
Originally published in June of 2017.
Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.