Cues

Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

By: Vanessa Van Edwards

Narrated by: Vanessa Van Edwards

For anyone who wants to be heard at work, earn that overdue promotion, or win more clients, deals, and projects, the bestselling author of Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares her advanced guide to improving professional relationships through the power of cues.

What makes someone charismatic? Why do some captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? If you have ever been interrupted in meetings, overlooked for career opportunities or had your ideas ignored, your cues may be the problem – and the solution.

Cues – the tiny signals we send to others 24/7 through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection – have a massive impact on how we, and our ideas, come across. Our cues can either enhance our message or undermine it.

In this entertaining and accessible guide to the hidden language of cues, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. You’ll learn:


• Which body language cues assert, “I’m a leader, and here’s why you should join me.”
• Which vocal cues make you sound more confident
• Which verbal cues to use in your résumé, branding, and emails to increase trust (and generate excitement about interacting with you.)
• Which visual cues you are sending in your profile pictures, clothing, and professional brand.

Whether you're pitching an investment, negotiating a job offer, or having a tough conversation with a colleague, cues can help you improve your relationships, express empathy, and create meaningful connections with lasting impact. This is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone who wants to be more influential.


* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing charts and exercises.

Critic reviews

“A must-have guide to becoming an unstoppable force. Packed with tactical, useful information, Van Edwards distills years of research to help you become more confident, influential, and respected. Read this book and learn how to amplify your power while remaining true to yourself.”
—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The High 5 Habit

“If your goal is to level up your communication and deepen your relationships, Van Edwards is the expert you’ve been looking for.”
—Tom Bilyeu, cofounder of Quest Nutrition and the cofounder and host of Impact Theory

“A delightful decoder ring for the subtle social signals you’re missing.”
—Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth

“The success of your idea lies not in the idea itself, but in your ability to brilliantly present it. Read this book and watch your ideas come to life.”
—John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Ultimate Marketing Engine

“Packed with invaluable strategies for maximizing your message, Van Edwards’s energy will inspire you to become the best possible version of yourself.”
—Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and Indistractable

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned after countless interviews with entrepreneurs, it’s that YOU have what it takes to achieve all your goals. You just need Van Edwards’s marvelous book to help you along the way.”
—John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast and author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success

“Van Edwards is a genius when it comes to people. And this book is your guide to being a master communicator.”
—Joe Gebbia, philanthropist and cofounder of Airbnb

“Finally, a book that honors the many subtle and important cues we send each other every day. Van Edwards shares a detailed road map for understanding others and leveraging these powerful signals.”
—Ximena Vengoechea, author of Listen Like You Mean It

“You need people skills in order to do your best work. Get this wonderfully practical, insightful book, and collaborate ten times more successfully with your team.”
—Charlie Gilkey, award-winning author of Start Finishing and Workways (forthcoming)

Wonderful book! Wonderful woman. :-)

I don’t know, maybe it’s an engineer thing. But I have always struggled to be able to identify or pick up on ANY social cues. And as a highly competent person, I always figured if people had an issue, they would freaking speak up or tell me… But as I’ve learned through much of this book, looking at peoples cues, they are often nervous or don’t agree, but people rarely voice disagreements or discontent. I have also learned that I am sabotaging my own competence with nervous cues of my own. so many wonderful insights of things that I had never noticed, and Vanessa bundles it together in such a easy to understand way! This has helped me more than you realize and I am just so thankful for your passion, and research, and years of work put into this. Thank you Vanessa! You are a jewel!

I had my doubts but it was worth the buy

I listen to the book one time and already picked up on some of the skills and tips to use in my daily life i would recommend this book for anybody that wants to better themselves. The audio was so great! I am going to purchase the physical book take better notes and pick up more skills and tips that I most likely missed.

excellent resource for anyone business or personal

The speaker is highly engaging and provides tons of value to all people in all walks of life. definitely worth the read

Excellent

I always felt that I had a good sense of social skills, so hearing that scientific studies support much of what I already knew was very gratifying. On the way of course, I learned many more cues that I hadn't considered, which expanded my social knowledge. Having Vanessa as the reader absolutely helped too, as she used exactly the proper tone of voice and inflections relevant to making each topic clear. I find it hard to believe that there isn't plenty in this book that everyone could learn from.

Way to go, Vanessa!

Warmth & competence... this book teaches and demonstrates both. ♥️👠

Thank you for the inspiration & learning! Well done! To your success!