Thompson, uses his personal experiences working in. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Several of thompsons novels have been adapted to film, including the getaway and the grifters. Thompsons essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively. Verbal judo doc thompson interview here is an short interview i did with george thompson better known as doc thompson, the originator of verbal judo, back a few years ago. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Buy a discounted paperback of verbal judo, second edition online from australias leading online bookstore. This book will help police officers and other contact professionals develop verbal strategies that can transform potentially explosive encounters into positive resolutions. Thompson created the verbal judo method and its eponymous institute. Dec 17, 20 verbal judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Jenkins, is packed with valuable information to deescalate difficult situations and turn them into winwin outcomes. Thompson is a cop and a selfadmitted hothead making it necessary for him to develop good verbal skills and has black belts in jujitsu and judo not to mention a. Thompson is the president and founder of the verbal judo. The gentle art of persuasion study guide questions and answers.
Every one of thompsons books was out of print in the u. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and currently chairman of the board of trustees for the moody bible institute of chicago, is the author of nearly two hundred books. Verbal judo teaches readers how to use words to prevent escalations and get what you want in some of the most challenging situations. Thompson publishing continues the longstanding efforts of george to advance our understanding of the places and spacesurban, rural, social, and wildthat surround us and influence us in fundamental ways through wellconceived, smartly written, elegantly designed, and beautifully produced books. Verbal judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. He was one of the leading experts in verbal selfdefense tactics and trained lawenforcement agencies around the world. Its not just about a bag of catchphrases, although it does give some examples. The author explores all kinds of confrontation rhetoric. George thompson created verbal judo to teach leos law enforcement officers how to tactically communicate with civilians. He taught english and mastered karate before becoming a police officer, a career move that helped him develop his communication method. Below is a list of jim thompsons books in order of when they were originally released. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and currently chairman of the board of trustees for the moody bible institute of chicago, is the author of nearly two hundred books, including the bestselling left.
New members save 20% off free curbside pickup jigsaw puzzles for all ages download our free nook app coloring books for everyone. Thompson now teaches his verbal judo course to police and other professionals across the united states. As he shares in his own book, he is also a martial arts expert but dedicated his career to use words to get what. Interview with doc thompson verbal judo naturally applied. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy the most powerful word in the english language, avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide thompson, george j and jerry b. Many arguments are a result of any and all of the 5 universal truths not being observed. Verbal judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether youre talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. He is known to be one of the most famous scandinavian crime writers in the history of finland. One need not be a leo to use verbal judo to ones advantage. Catriona mcpherson, bestselling author of the multi. James thompson made his debut as a published novelist in 2009 with snow angels.
Doc thompson, aka doc rhino, has an eclectic background, having taught english on the high school level english literature on the university level. This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of verbal judo founder and author george thompson, as well as a. Thompsons essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more. Below is a list of james thompsons books in order of when they were originally released. Verbal judo communication course by george thompson. All sales are final additional postage will be billed if reshipment is necessary due to incorrect address or zipcode. He is now a popular lecturer and lives in albuquerque, new mexico.
Thompson was appointed a member of the order of the british empire in the 2012 new year honours for services to literature and the community in cornwall. The gentle art of persuasion discussion and chapter questions and find verbal judo. Jim thompson made his literary debut in 1942 with now and on earth. He created and crashtested verbal judo when he was a police officer on an urban beat. Thompson specialised in historical novels mainly based in cornwall and wrote over 40 books. Because everyone communicates with others, and this book will help you become a more effective communicator. The gentle art of persuasion english edition ebook. Verbal selfdefense, also known as verbal judo or verbal aikido, is defined as using ones words to prevent, deescalate, or end an attempted assault it is a way of using words to maintain mental and emotional safety. Buy the audio book cd book verbal judo, updated edition. Oct 12, 2010 verbal judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter.
The final novel he was able to finish was helsinki blood in 20. This kind of conflict management involves using posture and body language, tone of voice, and choice of words as a means for calming a potentially volatile situation before. Georges interview with martha woodroof of the spark on wmra. Words as a force option police science series series by george thompson. Thompson is a former police officer and a communication skills trainer. Stress to the students that the goal of v j is to lessen the need for physical force and to generate voluntary compliance. George doc thompson explains verbal judo in the 1990s thompsons research found that almost every injury came from an escalation in a situation, rather than from the officer arriving when. Jenkins is the author of nearly two hundred books, including the bestselling. They often have to issue orders and elicit compliance from hostile subjects. Verbal judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. He authored the bestselling book, verbal judo the gentle art of persuasion. Theres rich thread of us history skillfully woven in too. Twenty of his books have reached the new york times bestsellers list, seven debuting at number one.
Booktopia verbal judo, second edition, the gentle art of. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy the most powerful word in the english language, avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the. Since 1983 and until he died in 2011, he personally trained more than 700,000 individuals in tactical communications a program he developed in 1983 for defusing conflict and redirecting behavior with words. Little did i know he was going into hospital a little while afterwards, and sadly for us it was a one way trip. George thompson 19412011, author of verbal judo, advanced the field of verbal selfdefense by breaking down how to apply the techniques for deescalation and defusing used by professionally trained police officers.
Thompson s essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively. Thompson doc rhino is the founder of the verbal judo institute. Verbal judo is at times repetitive, and very policeoriented, but i like its emphasis on mental preparation as a way of life inner balance, like in real judo. Jenkins is a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction alike. Verbal judo and 10 things youll learn from george j. His novel chase the wind was voted as the best historical novel of the year. This author has experience in both the streetside and academic side of communication or as much experience academically as universities. It addresses the most difficult problems of the street encounter where quick thinking and spontaneous verbal response often make the difference between life and death. Thompson, phd, was an english professor and a black belt master of karate. Jenkins is the coauthor of the bestselling left behind series. A former english professor and a blackbelt master of karate, he created and crashtested verbal judo when he was a police officer on an urban beat.
All sales are final additional postage will be billed if re. Booktopia has verbal judo, second edition, the gentle art of persuasion by george thompson. Verbal judo, the gentle art of persuasion by george thompson is a book about nonviolent, respectful communication by the one person who may be the most qualified to write it. Jenkins is an outstanding little book that everyone should read. Think about how a leo may speak to you and your first reaction. Jenkins was most recently the coauthor of miracle mon. Join facebook to connect with george thomson and others you may know. He has trained more than 700,000 police, corrections. She loves all her children dearly despite the firstborn son suffering from autism. Thompson seems to be reverting to his background in education while giving the impression that he has little law enforcement experience. Thompson is the president and founder of the verbal judo institute, a tactical training and management firm based in auburn, ny. Jul 21, 2016 george doc thompson explains verbal judo in the 1990s thompsons research found that almost every injury came from an escalation in a situation, rather than from the officer arriving when.
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