NO LONGER CONVINCING: the art of speaking right words Ethos - Pathos Logos

Why do some words instantly resonate, connect, and persuade... while others fail-even when they are right?For centuries, the principles of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (first identified by Aristote) have shaped the art of communication. Yet today, they are often misunderstood, reduced to manipulation techniques or superficial persuasion tactics.This book offers a radically different perspective.No Longer Convincing is not about forcing agreement. It is about understanding why persuasion often fails and how a more balanced, authentic form of communication can transform the way we speak and are heard.Richard BERTRAND explores the three essential forces behind every powerful message: - Ethos - the silent credibility that earns trust- Pathos - the emotional connection that creates resonance- Logos - the clarity of thought that brings understandingBut the real insight goes further: none of these forces works alone. True impact comes from their balance.Through clear, structured, and deeply human analysis, this book reveals: - why logical arguments are often not enough- why emotions can unite or divide- why credibility cannot be faked- and how timing and context shape every conversationFrom family relationships to social interactions, from public discourse to intimate conversations, you will learn how to adjust your words without losing your authenticith, how to be heard without imposing, and how to create meaningful understanding instead of resistance.This is not a book of tricks.It is a framework for thinking, speaking, and connecting differently.Because in the end, you never truly convince anyone.You simply create the conditions for them to convince themselves.

Pagina's: 111, Paperback, Independently published