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Mindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are
David J. Lieberman
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Psychology
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Relationship
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Unlock the secret language of human behavior with "Mindreader" by renowned psychotherapist David J. Lieberman, trusted by FBI, CIA and Fortune 100 executives. What hidden signals are you missing daily that could transform your relationships, negotiations, and ability to spot deception?

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The Hidden Language of Minds: Unlocking What People Really Think

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Ever caught yourself wondering what someone truly thinks of you? That nagging feeling when a colleague's smile doesn't quite reach their eyes, or when your partner says "fine" but clearly means anything but? We're constantly trying to decode the thoughts behind the masks people wear. David J. Lieberman's "Mindreader" reveals that this superpower isn't supernatural-it's scientific. Through three decades of research, Lieberman has developed techniques that go beyond simplistic body language interpretations to uncover genuine thoughts and feelings. These methods have been adopted by FBI negotiators, Fortune 500 executives, and relationship therapists because they work. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on isolated gestures, Lieberman's system examines the subtle patterns in language and behavior that reveal what people really think, even when they're in denial about their own thoughts and emotions.

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