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"We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works? Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand--some by intuition, some by hard-won experience--that there is a science to...
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"Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and instead discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, productive connections. All too often, we find our conversations stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behavior. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, or what Chuck Wisner calls "sleep talking." Conscious Conversations explores the way we can reframe our thoughts, emotions,...
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"American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation-the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth-and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It's endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol. Advances in technology including rapid...
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"Will have you quizzing each other on topics like morality, politics and your hopes for the future...you'll get to know each other even better." -- Stylist Here is your ultimate list of casual conversation prompts to spark fun and interesting dialogue, deepen communication, and increase intimacy. Flip open to any page and start an interesting new talk with your partner. You never know what passions, hopes or even funny stories might be revealed. What...
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Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.
First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:How to be kind to atrocious people How ...
First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:
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Men and women are not from separate planets. Making an original and significant argument, Gendering Talk puts gendered communication in perspective by showing that the problem with male/female communication is not how men and women talk to each other, but in how they listen.
By closely examining the details of actual conversations between women and men―particularly the conversations of people “coupling”―Hopper draws on theories of arousal,...
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"Scott Walker has probably one of the most difficult jobs in the world. When pirates have hijacked a ship, when a criminal gang has kidnapped someone, when an entire company's future is being held to ransom from a cyberattack, Scott is the person who gets called in. He has successfully negotiated more than 300 such incidents using the principles in this book. His methods, centered in empathy, active listening, trust-based influence, and emotional...
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In this easily accessible manual, discover a few simple rules to finding success in your career.
From an author who climbed to the top of the corporate ladder before reaching age forty, this book takes the guesswork out of career success and breaks down what it takes to excel at your job. It covers the basics, like the universal requirements of every workplace—working with other people, making stellar presentations, communicating effectively...
From an author who climbed to the top of the corporate ladder before reaching age forty, this book takes the guesswork out of career success and breaks down what it takes to excel at your job. It covers the basics, like the universal requirements of every workplace—working with other people, making stellar presentations, communicating effectively...
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Think about the last time you tried to talk with someone who didn't already agree with you about issues that matter most. How well did it go? These conversations are vital, but too often get stuck. They become contentious or we avoid them because we fear they might. What if, in these difficult conversations, we could stay true to ourselves while enriching relationships and creating powerful pathways forward? What if our divergent values provided healthy...
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Learn to navigate the perils of everyday awkwardness with this smart, funny and charmingly illustrated guide.
Homo sapiens have been speaking for thousands of years—and yet basic communication still stymies us. We freeze up in elevators, on dates, at parties, and just about everywhere else. We stagger through our exchanges merely hoping not to crash, never considering that we might soar. But no more.
With What to Talk About you'll...
Homo sapiens have been speaking for thousands of years—and yet basic communication still stymies us. We freeze up in elevators, on dates, at parties, and just about everywhere else. We stagger through our exchanges merely hoping not to crash, never considering that we might soar. But no more.
With What to Talk About you'll...
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Start with Who, with a foreword by EOS Visionaries Mike Paton and Mark O'Donnell, is the next generation beyond business books written decades ago, including Simon Sinek's Start with Why and Gartner's The Challenger Sale. The groundbreaking science, examples, and concepts in this book are delivered in easy-to-understand terms, mingled with touches of humor, and designed to help drive meteoric success for sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals...
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Based on a corporate crisis ripped from today's headlines, "Unleash Your BS (Best Self)" tells the tale of Fortune 500 managers who are suddenly facing a post-merger downsizing. With their careers hanging in the balance, they are dropped into a leadership and communications training program that will either leave them in charge . . .or leave them behind.
JT Black, the independent consultant known for his entertaining style and powerful results,...
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"Closing is a process, not an event. In the course of closing, there are inevitably many conversations with a variety of potential clients. Closing the Sale will teach you hot to influence good decisions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes from these conversations."--Page [4] of cover.
Customer success leads to your success--when you learn how to guide the conversation and turn talking into decision-making. Closing is a process, not an event....
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"Leadership Mastery: Ten Steps to Unlock Your Full Potential" is a must-read for aspiring leaders, seasoned professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their leadership abilities. It serves as a guidebook and mentor, providing invaluable insights and practical strategies that will inspire, empower, and guide readers on their leadership journey.
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You don't have to sink or swim in your marriage. Sail off into the sunset with the love of your life. Most marriages need rescue at one time or another. So when you need help, it's usually due to those thoughtless things you do or say that break the delicate connection between husband and wife. Before you face storms in your marriage (or if you're already in one), turn to psychologists and best-selling authors Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. They...
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Storyteller Skills for Speeches, Pitch Meetings, and Everyday Life
“Raw, funny and hugely practical—JP shares insights and secrets from decades of helping an incredible range of people tell their story with confidence and style. Now you can too.”—Adam Spencer, Australian comedian, media personality and prolific author
Transform into a powerful public speaker that audiences love! For entrepreneurs,
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A public relations expert shares inspirational stories and smart strategies for successful business communication and crisis management.
Business leaders spend up to 90 percent of each day communicating with colleagues, customers, shareowners, creditors, regulators, advocates, and competitors. The style and success of those communications has a vital influence on their organization’s culture, opportunity, and reputation. In this...
Business leaders spend up to 90 percent of each day communicating with colleagues, customers, shareowners, creditors, regulators, advocates, and competitors. The style and success of those communications has a vital influence on their organization’s culture, opportunity, and reputation. In this...
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3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Communicate Effectively, How to Be Charismatic and How to Manage People.
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HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY:
7 Easy Steps to Master Communication Skills, Business Conversation & Nonverbal Communication.
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• Why listening is an important step in communicating.
• How to become an engaged listener.
• Techniques for reading non-verbal signals.
• Why it is important to understand...
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Do you have the communication abilities you need to accomplish your goals in life? Because they are unaware that what you say also depends on when, why, and how you say it, more than 75% of individuals say things that work against them rather than for them. Think of a scenario where you said something and realised it was incorrect right away.
Even if you have no understanding why you said it, you are aware that what you said will linger with you...
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