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"I'm sorry, but...I can't remember your name."

Even the boldest corporate leaders are terrified of forgetting an important name at a crucial moment. They know that forgetting a name can cost them an important deal -- and that remembering it can cement a lifelong business relationship. That's why they have studied with Benjamin Levy, whose astounding memory feats have made him one of America's most highly sought-after corporate entertainers. Now, for the first time, Levy steps off the stage and out of the boardroom to share his surefire techniques with you.

In Remember Every Name Every Time, Levy takes you step by step through his time-tested, executive-approved memory program. With his techniques, you'll effortlessly

remember the names of people you've just met for the very first time, no matter how rushed the introduction, no matter how stressful the circumstances

remember one name, five names, thirty or more names at events ranging from high-powered board or client meetings to business dinners and employee gatherings

remember even the most difficult names and the most nondescript faces -- for the long term.

Realistic business scenarios, bite-size summaries, and dozens of full-color photographs help you hone your skills. In case you ever do forget a name, Levy even offers savvy tips on how to handle the situation with grace and aplomb.

Rounded out with firsthand advice and anecdotes from some of Levy's world-renowned CEO clients, who reveal why remembering names is a vital skill in today's economy, Remember Every Name Every Time gives you the tools you need to create a great impression at any business occasion and send your career soaring higher than you've ever imagined possible.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #348968 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Amazon.com Review
Ever been introduced to someone and then almost immediately forgotten their name? This universal quandary is not the fault of faulty recall, according to "memory trainer" Benjamin Levy, but rather a mind that is not properly schooled in name-retention techniques. Levy, known for wowing groups of 150 by reciting all of their names shortly after meeting them, describes two different procedures in Remember Every Name Every Time for honing skills that can be used in any personal or professional setting. With abundant photos to illustrate integral physical behaviors, as well as anecdotes and quotes drawn from Levy's impressive roster of corporate clients--like Charles Bronfman of Seagram and Laurence Tisch of Loews--he fully explains how to implement his basic technique (the verbally oriented FACE approach, which teaches you to imprint correct names in the first place and then link them to specific faces) and his advanced method (the visual NAME system, which incorporates images and even sounds with your own imagination for longer term and larger group settings). While both certainly require a good bit of practice in order to effectively pull off, the techniques in this book are as clearly stated as its title and should noticeably help anyone who seriously applies them. --Howard Rothman

Review
Jonathan M. Tisch Chairman and CEO, Loews Hotels You'll never again have to say, "I have a terrible memory for names."

About the Author
Dubbed "The King's Magician" by Fortune, Benjamin Levy has appeared before heads of state, European royalty, and the corporate royalty of Fortune 500 companies. His clients include the chairmen of Advanta, Allstate, Bristol Myers Squibb, Compaq, Johnson & Johnson, J.P. Morgan Chase, Loews, PaineWebber, Prudential Financial, Seagram, Sprint, and Xerox. He lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

Added some value, but I was disappointed
Overall this book will achieve its intended purpose of helping me remember names; however, this book has many weaknesses. First and foremost, the first 3 or 4 chapters were 100% worthless. He states how important it is to remember names 50 different ways and using quotes from many different people. My response to that is: "I know it is important to remember names... that's why I bought the book." A short simple introduction would have been adequate. My next criticism is that 90% of the book is fluff. This book could be summarized in a page and be just as effective in 10 pages. If I knew which pages to skip, I could have read the book and gotten the same result out of it in 1 hour. To summarize this whole book up for those of you out there, he recommends two methods. FACE (focus, ask, comment, and employ). To remember someones name you focus on them and ask them a question about their name (ie. How do you spell it), comment to them or yourself about the name and cross reference it in your head (I have a sister named amy), and then employ the name (ie. Goodbye Amy). I will admit that this method works; however, It's not very impressive and not worth wasting an hour to read what I just wrote in one sentence. The second method (advanced method) is where the book adds value. He calls this method the NAME method where you Nominate a facial feature, Articulate about it (it is big, hairy, etc), Morph the name (ie. Turn Amy into Aim or a target) and then Entwine (you picture this Target on her body part such as a mole). He does have some examples and some practice photos to help master this method. Overall, I have just summarized the entire book. I hope I can save some people some money and tell the author that he needs to learn something about brevity.

A name does matter!
Do not buy this book unless you sell, interact with large numbers of people, or want to advance yourself through interpersonal interaction. In other words, if you breath air you need this book!

Immediately after reading it I built better relationships with people that I normally would take for granted. For example, last week I made the decision that I would remember the names of all the waiters and managers at my favorite restaurants. I did this with ease using the techniques in this book. It is amazing how helpful restaurant staff will be in getting you a reservation in a "full" restaurant when you adress them by their first name and ask them how their family is (ofcourse I took the time to learn their family member names). Most people do not take the time to learn the names of restaurant staff, gas station attendants, doormen, bus drivers and everyone else they interact with on a daily basis. What most people do not know is these are the people who can make their lives easier. Benjamin Levy does an excellent job communicating techniques that will last a lifetime!

Remember to Read This to Boost Your Memory
Anyone who has trouble remembering names will be attracted to this book, which presents several techniques for remembering names. Be forewarned,
however: remembering names requires a lot of work. Just as reading a book on how to juggle will not make you into a juggler, reading this book will not give you total recall. Shortcuts just don't exist. Author Benjamin Levy has built an impressive client base by performing as a magician and memory expert at top-end events. He provides the visual and verbal tools you need to recall names. However, getAbstract.com (WE?) reminds readers that self-help books require you to start the regimen and continue it daily. We recommend this book to any business executive who wants to do better at remembering names and faces - but don't forget to practice!