Includes index.; The awesome power of persuasion -- Winners and losers -- Persuasion then and now -- What's the breakthrough -- Decision management -- Persuasion powerhouses -- Triggering "yes" -- Friendship trigger -- Authority trigger -- Consistency trigger -- Reciprocity trigger -- Contrast trigger -- Reason why trigger -- Hope trigger -- Persuasion goals -- Persuasive communication -- Persuasive presentations -- Resolving resistance -- Getting commitment -- Wrap.;