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Just one question to ask, where was this book 30 years ago when I set out for the first time with my reporter's notebook?
Ian Cooper's witty hints and tips can be appreciated even by readers like me who make their living by asking questions. He's recognised that most people, from professionals to fellow passengers on a bus, are more than willing to tackle any query if the approach is right.
Len Tingle, BBC award-winning broadcaster and journalist
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Do you know what holds you back more than anything else? Ian Cooper believes the answer is simple: we are all held back by our failure to ask for what we want. He believes that by asking the right questions of others and ourselves we can all achieve personal and professional success.
Ian Cooper puts each of us on the path to success by:
- Revealing the golden rules of asking.
- Introducing his formula: the 'Technology of Questions'
- Enabling us to change our mindsets to 'Just Ask'
- Demonstrating how particular types of questions can be used in varied situations.
- Encouraging us to consider a whole range of personal thought questions, which focus on particular issues to enhance the quality of our lives and improve our personal performance.
Relevant to both your personal and professional life, Ian Cooper will assist you in understanding the power of positive questioning and help you to get what you want when you want it.
By the end of the book you will have subconciously absorbed the 'Just Ask' mindset allowing you to know how to ask the right questions to get the best outcomes.
Develop conversation, assertiveness and business skills as you are guided through a series of 'real life' examples to help you to apply the techiques you learn to your own life and situations.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I am a bit of an old crusty, who has learned a few good habits but mostly become increasingly stubborn about not changing some bad ones, I found this book very thought provoking.
On one hand it explained very succinctly some skills that I was pleased to discover I seem to have been using sub-consciously, and have developed either instinctively or through sub-conscious learning from others, while on the other hand it alerted me to some good ideas I hadn't heard about or read about before, and pointed out some areas of technique in which I am sure I can improve.
It starts off as an intriguing advice book for life in general, then veers quite firmly in the direction of being advice for people in business, before returning to predominantly advice for life in general towards the end. This pathway did leave me wondering a little about who the book was for. I could imagine that a searcher for life-skills with no interest in business could be alienated by parts of it, but for me it was an enlightening guided tour through many aspects of my business and personal life.
Ian Cooper has unearthed a crucial but simple truth about how to be successful, focused on it, and clearly made himself an expert in it. I think the ideas are very well expressed and the whole is well written.
On one hand it explained very succinctly some skills that I was pleased to discover I seem to have been using sub-consciously, and have developed either instinctively or through sub-conscious learning from others, while on the other hand it alerted me to some good ideas I hadn't heard about or read about before, and pointed out some areas of technique in which I am sure I can improve.
It starts off as an intriguing advice book for life in general, then veers quite firmly in the direction of being advice for people in business, before returning to predominantly advice for life in general towards the end. This pathway did leave me wondering a little about who the book was for. I could imagine that a searcher for life-skills with no interest in business could be alienated by parts of it, but for me it was an enlightening guided tour through many aspects of my business and personal life.
Ian Cooper has unearthed a crucial but simple truth about how to be successful, focused on it, and clearly made himself an expert in it. I think the ideas are very well expressed and the whole is well written.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I only bought this book last week. I had been feeling quite down and thought it would pass the time on a long train journey and maybe inspire me somehow.
I was not prepared for how it has transformed my life in such a short space of time!
The advice in the book was so clear that I felt sure I could have a go at asking some questions. First I asked the hotel I was staying at on my business trip if there was any chance they could give me an upgrade.. it worked! A few days later I took an opportunity to talk to my boss about a promotion. I would never had dared before but somehow the book had given me the courage to have a go. Since reading the book I have tried a few other things out and have found that I seem to be able to get what I want. I am not a confident person by nature yet this book has given me the encouragement to ask for the things I want in a way that seems to make them happen!
If you want to get all the things you ever wanted but never thought you could... read this book! Seriously, if i can do it, anyone can!
I was not prepared for how it has transformed my life in such a short space of time!
The advice in the book was so clear that I felt sure I could have a go at asking some questions. First I asked the hotel I was staying at on my business trip if there was any chance they could give me an upgrade.. it worked! A few days later I took an opportunity to talk to my boss about a promotion. I would never had dared before but somehow the book had given me the courage to have a go. Since reading the book I have tried a few other things out and have found that I seem to be able to get what I want. I am not a confident person by nature yet this book has given me the encouragement to ask for the things I want in a way that seems to make them happen!
If you want to get all the things you ever wanted but never thought you could... read this book! Seriously, if i can do it, anyone can!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just Ask, is a must read for everyone.
It is one of those great short books covering what may seem like common sense questioning but in reality many of us simply overlook. A perfect book for Business & Personal Development. Direct to the point and beautifully simple - A real gem.
In a nutshell "A wonderfully empowering book - full of practical advice."
"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves". Thomas Edison
It is one of those great short books covering what may seem like common sense questioning but in reality many of us simply overlook. A perfect book for Business & Personal Development. Direct to the point and beautifully simple - A real gem.
In a nutshell "A wonderfully empowering book - full of practical advice."
"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves". Thomas Edison
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not what you expect
I was really disheartened with this book. It states simple techniques but just doesn't follow through. Don't look for a lot of help from this book.
Published 15 months ago by I love my books
quite basic
This is a very basic and light weight book to read, I found the author to be a little off putting in that he comes across as being really significant as most of the examples are... Read more
Published 22 months ago by narine
Do you mind if I ask a question ?
Do you mind if I ask a question ?
I reviewed a US book on the difference between women and men in business and generally. Read more
I reviewed a US book on the difference between women and men in business and generally. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by Peter Wade
Excellent book for young people/graduates starting work
This is not a start and then finish kind of book. After about half an hour I realised that it would be better on my book shelf and dip into it every so often when I needed it. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2009 by Benindevon
Is there a better book on asking questions?
To answer this question... I think not! It's very likely you'll not only learn some subtle techniques reading this book, but also enjoy reading it! Mr. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Deej
It works!
Sensible readable advice which actually works. The basic idea of Ian Cooper's clear and straightforward book is so simple - basically he teaches you how to ask for what you want -... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by Bruce Rylands
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