Tony Alessandra has 5 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 11 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.1★ across 16 ratings. The most-rated is The Dynamics of Effective Listening.
Stage Fright
Summary
The fear of public speaking is the most common dread any of us will ever face. In fact, it's the number one phobia on the planet! Yet the ability to communicate effectively in front of a crowd is the most important skill to have if you want to advance your career. Being able to master your fear of public speaking and control your stage fright will bring you closer to phenomenal success than mastery of any other challenge. In this multisession audio program, you'll discover the most effective methods for calming your fear of speaking in public, mastering your mood, thinking on your feet, and communicating with power and passion. Join public speaking experts Dianna Booher, Tony Alessandra, Patricia Fripp, Vanna Novak, Brad Worthley, and Lorraine Howell in this engaging and fact-packed workshop in a box. Your paycheck will thank you for it - and so will your nerves!
©2016 Made for Success (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
The Dynamics of Effective Listening
Summary
While you may have the ability to hear and understand the spoken language, if you have not given serious practice to the art of active listening, then there are many things you have yet to learn about this most basic communication skill. Dr. Tony Alessandra has spent most of his professional career researching relationships between people and has found numerous ideas that can help anyone dramatically improve their communication skills. This will help you better understand the motives and needs of those around you, and help you become a person who is better understood by others. Just because people can talk doesn't mean they have the skills to be public speakers, sales professionals, teachers, or actors! And just because you can hear well enough, doesn't mean you have strong listening skills! Of all the communications skills we employ, listening is the most used, but least understood and practiced. Until now, the skill of listening has been almost completely neglected. In school we learn the "Three Rs"; we may even learn the basics of public speaking, but few schools in America teach the art of listening. In The Dynamics of Effective Listening, Dr. Alessandra will help you identify, understand and take stock of your listening skills. He will help you discover your strong points as well as your weaknesses. You'll practice specific listening skills and learn exercises for improving in all areas. And you'll learn the complexities and nuances of the active listening skill. In addition, you'll learn how to: Discover how to expand, clarify and redirect a conversation. Attune your senses to pick up on others' emotions and body language during a conversation. Uncover how your emotional responses can undermine listening. Learn how to recognize and redirect the attention focus of poor listeners. Discover why communication tends to break down with certain people in your life, and how to prevent it. Learn the C.A.R.E.S.S. method for active listening. Overcome barriers to listening such as cultural differences, accents, and attitudes.
©1994 Tony Alessandra (P)1994 Nightingale Conant
The Optimism Advantage
Summary
Introducing a powerful, humor-filled, and inspiring new audio program from two thought leaders - who also happen to be die-hard optimists - Dr. Tony Alessandra and Dr. Terry Paulson. It's called The Optimism Advantage, and in it, Terry and Tony introduce real-world stories and practical strategies that turn positive psychological research into insights on how you can produce incredible results, year after year after year. Simply listen, and you'll trade feelings of frustration, doubt, and stress for the flexible optimism, innovative resourcefulness, and strategic persistence that the unshakably confident people exhibit every day. Among the many benefits you'll gain when you use their 10 qualities to wield the full power of optimism: You'll find your own Transforming Purpose that helps provide focus and meaning to the optimistic beliefs, choices, and actions you take. You'll learn to be Continually Adaptable by being flexible and embracing change in today's economy and your workplace, and when dealing with people you love. You'll cultivate a Bias for Action to keep your life moving quickly toward the very goals you set. You'll build Unshakable Confidence, leading to awe-inspiring results. You'll learn to be Relationally Connected by building an optimistic network that works for you. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2010 Alessandra and Paulson (P)2010 Nightingale-Conant
Silent Persuasion
Summary
Is there any part of your life where being confident and feeling good about yourself is not of benefit? With this program you can begin building an unshakable belief in yourself. Through using these highly refined strategies, you can start generating the beliefs and attitudes that are crucial to the mindset of success. How to start feeling more poised, calm and confident. Refine your ability to detach from negativity that drags you down Know how to increase your positive focus so you feel happier and more motivated Learn how to deepen your confidence in your ability to manage situations Know how to disrupt the worry cycle and understand how to better quiet your mind Learn ways to begin using your inner coach to keep Psychologist, trainer and author Dr. Larry Iverson will guide you through this insightful journey, just as he has done with thousands. Using this powerful strategy you can begin taking control of your mind and life today! How you “come across” - with charisma, credibility, and clout - can supercharge your career and improve your social life. You can have a powerful effect on others simply by paying attention to your non-verbal communication. Learn how to develop these skills in this program, and you’ll actually be able to persuade others to take your position. How? Learn to evaluate your “look” for the impression it creates on others. Posture, walk, movement, facial expressions, gestures; Choose appropriate language for your intended purposes; Engage your audience as you speak Respond to questions with poise and confidence. Did you know that sometimes you need to alter your body language based on the gender of your listener? Learn how to never make fatal mistakes when persuading the opposite sex.
©2014 Made for Success Publishing (P)2014 Made for Success Publishing
Superstar Selling
Summary
The top pro in selling anything today is not just a salesperson. He's a super salesperson, manager, and marketing strategist all rolled into one. He's a thorough student of his industry, his competition, his customers and prospects, and business trends that may affect his future sales. He segments his territory and constantly updates his analyses, objectives, strategies, and controls. Listening to Jim Cathcart and Tony Alessandra not only helps you achieve higher levels of proficiency in all these areas but also improves your skills in prospecting, creating awareness and demand, overcoming objections, negotiating, handling customer concerns, getting the maximum payoff from your accounts - and more. With Superstar Selling you can be the star salesperson in your company and your industry as well.
©1992 Jim Cathcart, Tony Alessandra (P)1992 Nightingale Conant