Why is it that some people always seem to get what they want? Whether it’s a pay rise, a new job, everybody rearranging a date to suit them, or simply that they get their own way every time? It’s nothing to do with luck, and everything to do with knowing exactly how to go about it. In this clever book, bestselling author Richard Templar delivers a collection of principles, tactics and techniques that will make sure things always go your way, without you even having to ask. You’ll discover the secrets of being the kind of person who gets what they want, and the secrets of making it easy for people to say yes to you (sometimes without even realising they are doing it). And for those rare occasions where you really do have to ask, you’ll find priceless advice on exactly what to say and how to say it, so that you’ll definitely never have to ask twice.

Aimed at anyone who is lacking confidence, feeling powerless, afraid of conflict or feels they could do with learning the secrets of persuading, influencing and getting their own way without any unpleasantness.   Contains 100 principles and strategies covering a range of situations both inside and outside of work.   With a double page spread dedicated to each of the 100 points, the book is easy to read in bite size chunks, enabling readers to dip in and out as they wish.   Lots of simple, easily achievable strategies, which readers can put into practice at whatever speed they chose.   No tedious theory, no elaborate, complicated techniques or faddy jargon, just insightful, practical, wise guidance – and lots of it with plenty of ideas from the start. A humorous book from an author with an established readership.   Market: The Popular Psychology and Personal Development market was worth over £12.5million in 2009, Pearson Education is the second biggest publisher in this market, with almost 12%market share.   Benchmark: Confidence (9780273715139), published July 2008, Life sales: 33,993 copies sold (TCM Nielsen Book scan) and Persuasion 3e (97802737341610) Published May 2010 Life sales: 15,250 copies sold (TCM Nielsen Bookscan).