Summaries of books about Communication & Social Skills:
How to Win Any Argument
Robert Mayer
The book provides strategies for effective argumentation, focusing on techniques to persuade others without creating hostility. It covers understanding the audience, crafting a clear message, and using logic and emotional appeal to influence outcomes.
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Taking the Stage
How Women Can Speak Up, Stand Out, and Succeed
Judith Humphrey
The book provides a guide for women on how to effectively communicate and assert themselves in professional settings, offering strategies to overcome common challenges and biases. It includes practical advice on public speaking, crafting messages, and developing a strong leadership presence to achieve success and recognition in the workplace.
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Get People to Do What You Want
How to Use Body Language and Words for Maximum Effect
Gregory Hartley|Maryann Karinch
The book provides strategies for influencing others through understanding and utilizing body language, as well as verbal communication techniques. It offers insights into human behavior, persuasion tactics, and practical tips for effectively getting one's message across and achieving desired outcomes in various interpersonal situations.
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Persuasion IQ
The 10 Skills You Need to Get Exactly What You Want
Kurt Mortensen
The book outlines ten essential skills for effective persuasion, including the ability to read people, create a compelling message, and influence others without manipulation. It provides strategies and techniques to improve one's persuasive abilities in various situations, aiming to help readers achieve their personal and professional goals.
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How to Persuade People Who Don't Want to be Persuaded
Get What You Want -- Every Time!
Mark Levy|Joel Bauer
The book provides strategies and techniques for effectively persuading others, even when they are initially resistant or skeptical. It covers understanding the audience's mindset, crafting compelling messages, and using psychological tools to influence decision-making and overcome objections.
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Mastering Community
The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving
Christine Porath
The book explores the transformative power of positive community interactions on individual well-being and success, offering insights and strategies for building supportive, respectful, and collaborative environments. It provides readers with practical advice on fostering connections, enhancing communication, and creating a culture of civility and inclusion in various settings.
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Getting Relationships Right
How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work
Melanie Joy
The book provides insights and practical tools for developing healthy relationships through understanding the underlying principles of relational dynamics and communication. It emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience in fostering connections that contribute to personal and professional well-being.
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Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever
Break the Rules, Make Mistakes, and Win Them Over
Karen Hough
The book challenges conventional public speaking advice, advocating for authenticity and connection with the audience over perfection. It encourages embracing one's unique style, making mistakes, and focusing on the message rather than strict adherence to presentation rules.
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It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
Ready-to-Use Advice for Presentations, Speeches, and Other Speaking Occasions, Large and Small
Joan Detz
The book provides practical guidance on improving public speaking skills, focusing on delivery techniques, speechwriting, and effective communication strategies for various speaking events. It offers actionable tips and examples to help speakers engage their audience, refine their message, and present confidently in both formal and informal settings.
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Make Difficult People Disappear
How to Deal with Stressful Behavior and Eliminate Conflict
Monica Wofford
The book provides strategies for understanding and managing challenging interpersonal relationships, particularly in the workplace. It offers insights into different personality types and practical techniques for reducing conflict and improving communication with difficult individuals.
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