05/24/2021
Former FBI agent Navarro (Louder Than Words) lays out a plan to become an “exceptional person” in this sharp and demanding guide. Navarro begins with his “Five Domains for the Exceptional”—self-mastery, observation, communication, action, and psychological comfort. Self-mastery (the essential skill on which all others are built) comes through dedication and honest self-criticism, and allows one to “aim higher.” Observation involves knowing how to react in any given situation and knowing how to read body language, facial expressions, and nervous gestures. Communication is about establishing and nourishing relationships, while psychological comfort forms the core of one’s ability to influence others. Navarro reminds readers that hard work and honest self-reflection are the keys to improvement, and his practical steps include a “Daily Action List” with goals and commitments, questions for appraising one’s flaws, and advice for setting routines and determining priorities. He challenges readers to think about the adjectives others would use to describe them—and if they aren’t positive, to do a thorough self-assessment and vow to do better: “Our impact on others is the proof of who we really are. There will be consequences for failure to self-correct.” This smart road map for personal betterment will be an inspiration to those who respond to tough love. (June)
If you want to learn how to read people and gain their trust and confidence, there is no better teacher than Joe Navarro. Anyone pursuing success—whether professional, personal, or a mix of the two—must read this book. Be Exceptional offers the practical skills to master any situation and become, yes, exceptional.” — CHRIS VOSS, author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference
“Joe Navarro offers invaluable guidance for becoming the best version of ourselves. A must-read.” — AMY CUDDY, New York Times bestselling author of Presence
"Navarro lays out a plan to become an 'exceptional person' in this sharp and demanding guide. ... This smart road map for personal betterment will be an inspiration to those who respond to tough love." — Publishers Weekly
"Joe Navarro has done it again! In his remarkable new book, Be Exceptional, Navarro puts the entire package together to help people achieve their utmost potential. By analyzing what makes people truly exceptional from his many years of experience, Navarro has not only given people a clear roadmap to that end, but also helped them to realize that being exceptional is well within their grasp. A must read!" — JOSHUA WEISS, Ph.D., cofounder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University and author of The Book of Real World Negotiations
“If, like me, you are constantly wondering how you can improve, be better— become exceptional—this book should be required reading. Joe Navarro draws deeply from the wide range of his extraordinary life experiences to teach you how to achieve it, in five straightforward steps. This is not just a book, it is a manual. Read it. Study it. You won’t regret it." — CHRISTOPHER HADNAGY, author of Human Hacking
“What an amazing collection of wisdom to help each of us make a real difference in the world. Joe Navarro masterfully weaves historical biographies, scientific research and his own compelling experiences into a framework that can help anyone truly be exceptional.” — ANDY WASYNCZUK, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School, and former COO of the New England Patriots
"Joe Navarro has done it again! In his remarkable new book, Be Exceptional, Navarro puts the entire package together to help people achieve their utmost potential. By analyzing what makes people truly exceptional from his many years of experience, Navarro has not only given people a clear roadmap to that end, but also helped them to realize that being exceptional is well within their grasp. A must read!"
If you want to learn how to read people and gain their trust and confidence, there is no better teacher than Joe Navarro. Anyone pursuing success—whether professional, personal, or a mix of the two—must read this book. Be Exceptional offers the practical skills to master any situation and become, yes, exceptional.
Joe Navarro offers invaluable guidance for becoming the best version of ourselves. A must-read.
What an amazing collection of wisdom to help each of us make a real difference in the world. Joe Navarro masterfully weaves historical biographies, scientific research and his own compelling experiences into a framework that can help anyone truly be exceptional.”
If, like me, you are constantly wondering how you can improve, be better— become exceptional—this book should be required reading. Joe Navarro draws deeply from the wide range of his extraordinary life experiences to teach you how to achieve it, in five straightforward steps. This is not just a book, it is a manual. Read it. Study it. You won’t regret it."
Joe Navarro’s The Dictionary of Body Language is indispensable reading for everyone who wants to be sure they are being told the truth.
A masterful work on nonverbal body language by an exceptional observer. Joe Navarro’s work has been field-tested in the crucible of law enforcement at the highest levels within the FBI. I cannot praise the book enough.
"Joe Navarro has done it again! In his remarkable new book, Be Exceptional, Navarro puts the entire package together to help people achieve their utmost potential. By analyzing what makes people truly exceptional from his many years of experience, Navarro has not only given people a clear roadmap to that end, but also helped them to realize that being exceptional is well within their grasp. A must read!"
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