Words That Change Minds by Shelle Rose Charvet Summary
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Discover the 14 language patterns that instantly influence behavior. "Words That Change Minds" reveals the LAB Profile - a scientifically-based framework used by elite communicators to decode motivation and customize persuasion. What hidden triggers determine how people make decisions without even realizing it?
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The Language of Influence: Decoding How People Think
Imagine having a special key that unlocks the hidden patterns in people's minds. What if you could tell, just from someone's choice of words, exactly how to persuade them? This isn't science fiction - it's the foundation of Shelle Rose Charvet's groundbreaking work. The secret to influence isn't what you say but how you say it - specifically, matching your language to the unique mental patterns of your audience. This approach has been so effective that Fortune 500 companies and intelligence agencies worldwide have embraced it. The Language and Behavior Profile (LAB Profile) gives us a practical lens to see how people get motivated, process information, and make decisions in specific contexts. Unlike rigid personality tests, it recognizes our ability to shift thinking patterns as situations change. You might be analytical at work but spontaneous with friends, detail-oriented with finances but big-picture when planning vacations.
Motivation Triggers: What Makes People Take Action
The Internal-External Divide: Where Decisions Come From
Approaches to Tasks and Information Processing
Stress Responses and Workplace Performance
Practical Applications: From Recruitment to Relationships
Influencing with Integrity: Meeting People Where They Are
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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