Summaries of books about Communication & Social Skills:
Directing the Story
Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation
Francis Glebas
The book provides a comprehensive guide to visual storytelling, focusing on the principles and techniques of directing for both live-action and animation. It covers story structure, character development, and storyboard creation, offering practical advice and insights for filmmakers and animators to effectively convey their narrative vision.
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Gravitas
Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority
Caroline Goyder
The book provides practical advice and techniques to help individuals communicate more effectively, with a focus on developing the confidence and poise needed to speak with impact and authority. It covers aspects such as body language, voice modulation, and the psychological underpinnings of persuasive communication.
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The Power of Nunchi
The Korean Sixth Sense for Winning Friends and Influencing People
Euny Hong
The book explores the concept of nunchi, a Korean practice of reading the mood and emotions of others to build trust and harmony in relationships. It provides practical advice on how to develop nunchi to enhance one's social and professional interactions.
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Let's Talk About Hard Things
Anna Sale
The book delves into the complexities of five challenging subjects: death, sex, money, family, and identity, exploring personal stories and societal perspectives. It encourages open conversations about these often-taboo topics, offering insights on how to navigate difficult discussions with empathy and honesty.
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How to Deliver a TED Talk
Secrets of the World's Most Inspiring Presentations, revised and expanded new edition, with a foreword by Richard St. John and an afterword by Simon Sinek
Jeremey Donovan
The book provides readers with practical guidelines and tips for creating and delivering effective and compelling presentations, drawing inspiration from the renowned TED conference talks. It covers aspects such as storytelling, structuring the talk, and techniques to engage the audience, with insights from successful TED speakers.
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The Power of Charm
How to Win Anyone Over in Any Situation
Brian Tracy|Ron Arden
The book provides techniques and strategies for improving one's charm and ability to positively influence others in various social and professional situations. It covers aspects such as body language, listening skills, and how to make others feel valued to build rapport and foster meaningful connections.
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You've Got 8 Seconds
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
Paul Hellman
The book provides strategies for capturing attention and effectively communicating in a world where people are often distracted and have short attention spans. It offers practical tips for making an impact in presentations, meetings, and conversations within the limited time frame of eight seconds.
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Do I Make Myself Clear?
Why Writing Well Matters
Harold Evans
The book is a guide on effective communication through clear and concise writing, offering practical advice and examples to improve writing skills. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, precision, and the power of the written word in the digital age, critiquing common writing pitfalls and celebrating exemplary works.
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Compelling People
The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential
John Neffinger|Matthew Kohut
The book explores the dual forces of strength and warmth as the essential components of personal influence and charisma. It provides insights and practical advice on how individuals can balance these traits to effectively engage others and increase their own persuasive power in various contexts.
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Negotiating the Nonnegotiable
How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts
Daniel Shapiro
The book delves into the psychology behind deeply rooted conflicts and provides strategies for overcoming the emotional barriers that prevent resolution. It offers a framework for understanding the underlying emotional dynamics in disputes and practical tools for reconciling even the most entrenched disagreements.
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