Think of the term "sociable teen" and the most popular kid in school probably pops into your head - the one who everyone wants to be around, gets invited to all the parties, and never seems to be alone. Why can't this be you?
Here's the good news: It can.
The one thing social kids have in common is that they've mastered a key set of social skills-and anybody can use these skills to their best advantage.
This book will show you how easy it is to meet new people, build solid friendships, and express who you are when you're interacting with other teens and adults in your life.
Inside you will discover:
- How to work out your social style and embrace your social preferences
- How to build your self-awareness in order to build successful relationships
- Steps to ace the communication game, harnessing verbal and non-verbal language techniques to understand and express the right messages
- How to start, deepen, and maintain great friendships - and be open to expanding your social network
- How you can make the most of social media, fostering real connections and minimizing the negative impacts of comparison
- How to handle conflict and rejection and see them as shining opportunities to understand yourself and others better and build healthier connections
- The power of persuasion - develop an influential voice
- How to hone your emotional intelligence - be the captain of your emotions
- Ways to sharpen your leadership skills, be part of a peer mentoring program, and expand your influence beyond your immediate circle
And more.
Influential teens with strong leadership skills are not "born"; they're made. And you can be self-made with this comprehensive guide in your hands.