Mastering Connections: How to Use Body Language to Build Relationships that Last
Author(s): Joe Navarro (Author)
Publisher: Thorsons
Publication Date: 2 Jun. 2026
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 0008747695
ISBN-13: 9780008747695
Book Description
'A master class in human behavior from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.' – Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO
Simple but powerful body language skills to connect instantly with anyone and build rapport, from the international bestselling author of What Every Body is Saying, Joe Navarro.
Drawing on unique expertise gained over his 25-year career as an FBI counterintelligence officer, bestselling author Joe Navarro shows how to use simple body-language tools to transform relationships in everyday interactions, both personally and professionally. With the help of Navarro’s easy-to-grasp insights and practical advice, he will help you:
Master the art of the first impression
Build trust and rapport with someone new
Handle workplace negotiations with ease
Defuse tension and conflict
Be prepared for a first date
Foster positive life-long relationships
No matter how challenging the situation you find yourself in, Navarro’s body-language insights and tools will give you greater confidence in your everyday interactions, helping you engage with others with greater ease and build more meaningful friendships and relationships.
'Joe Navarro is a master at connecting through nonverbal communication and this book is the evidence.' – Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference
Editorial Reviews
Review
'Joe Navarro has mastered the art of true communication. In this book, he teaches you how to read a room, earn trust and communicate with quiet authority in a world that’s forgotten how to truly connect. This is a master class in human behavior from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.' Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO
'Joe Navarro is a master at connecting through nonverbal communication and this book is the evidence.'
Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference
'In
Mastering Connections, he explores the biological foundations of human connection at a moment when AI and social media simulate interaction without truly embodying it. Timely, authoritative, and deeply human, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to build stronger relationships in a rapidly changing world.' Amy Cuddy, author of Presence
'Your ability to connect is essential to your success. Joe Navarro is an incredible guide to helping you master all the connections in your life. Read this book and watch your relationships transform.'
Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral researcher and author of Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
'This isn’t just another book on communication; it’s a masterclass in the only language that truly connects us all. Essential reading for anyone seeking deeper, more meaningful relationships in every area of life.'
Robin Dreeke, former chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program and author of It’s Not All About Me
From the Back Cover
Simple but powerful body language skills to connect instantly with anyone and build rapport, from the international bestselling author of What Every Body is Saying, Joe Navarro.
About the Author
For 25 years, Joe Navarro worked as an FBI special agent in the area of counterintelligence and behavioral assessment. Today he is one of the world’s leading experts on nonverbal communications and lectures and consults with major corporations worldwide.
He has appeared on major US and International media outlets, including CNN International, Fox News, BBC, The Times, Crossfire with Chris Matthews, CBS, NBC, NPR Radio and The Washington Post, on topics as varied as body language and management practices.
Joe is the international bestselling author of What Every Body is Saying, which has been translated into 29 languages.
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