How to Choose                                                          

By David Freemantle
Published by Prentice Hall Business

Every day we face thousands of small choices about what we do, what we say and how we do or say it. We choose what to ask people, and what to tell them. We choose how to react to situations and when. The choices may be small, but the little things you do and say can have a big impact on how people perceive you and how successful you are. HOW TO CHOOSE explores the small everyday choices you face, and demonstrations how they are linked to the outcomes of your work and your life. Discover where you are limiting your own potential and learn how to actively choose microbehaviours that will enhance your performance

CONTENTS

Preface
Part 1. Introduction

Overview: 'How to choose'

Part 2. The Thesis For "How To Choose"

Everyday choices

The evolution from small choices to big decisions

All choice is emotional (and therefore subjective)

The randomness of choice

Choosing polarities

Microbehaviors

Part 3. Three Essential Practice For "How To Choose"

Practice 1: Hesitation

Practice 2: Choosing outcomes

Practice 3: Widen the way (using 'W-thinking')

Part 4. Applications Of "How To Choose"

Choosing assumptions

Choosing bosses

Choosing how to communicate

Choosing to criticize

Choosing emotions

Choosing expertise

Choosing eye contact

Choosing first steps

Choosing to be happy

Choosing to initiate relationships

Choosing how to interpret values

Choosing to listen

Choosing maxims

Choosing memories

Choosing to praise

Choosing rationalities

Choosing responses

Choosing what to see in a person

Choosing stimuli

Choosing your walls

Choosing who to talk to

Choosing your 'self'