Summaries of books about Communication & Social Skills:
How Stella Learned to Talk
The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog
Christina Hunger
The book chronicles the journey of a speech-language pathologist who teaches her dog, Stella, to communicate using a custom soundboard with buttons for words. It explores the methods used to teach Stella to express her thoughts and needs, thereby providing insights into animal cognition and the potential for interspecies communication.
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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
What the Most Effective People Do Differently
John C. Maxwell
The book provides insights and strategies on how to enhance communication skills to forge stronger relationships, both personally and professionally. It emphasizes the importance of connecting with others beyond mere talking, by understanding their perspective, engaging with empathy, and adding value to their lives.
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Coaching Questions
A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills
Tony Stoltzfus
The book provides a comprehensive toolkit for coaches, offering a variety of questioning techniques and models to help clients discover their own solutions and goals. It includes numerous examples and practice opportunities to enhance the reader's questioning skills and coaching effectiveness.
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The Path Between Us
An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships
Suzanne Stabile
The book explores the nine Enneagram personality types, focusing on how understanding these types can enhance interpersonal relationships. It provides insights into each type's motivations, fears, and behaviors, offering guidance for better communication, empathy, and self-awareness in relationships.
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Just Listen
Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
Mark Goulston
The book provides strategies for effective communication by teaching readers how to connect with others, break down barriers, and overcome resistance. It emphasizes the importance of empathetic listening and offers practical techniques for persuading and influencing people in personal and professional contexts.
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Keep It Shut
What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All
Karen Ehman
The book offers guidance on the power of words, providing advice on how to communicate effectively and thoughtfully. It emphasizes the importance of when to speak, what to say, and the wisdom of sometimes remaining silent to avoid hurtful or unnecessary speech.
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Fierce Conversations
Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time
Susan Scott
The book provides guidance on how to engage in meaningful, productive dialogues by expressing oneself authentically and listening deeply to others. It emphasizes the importance of conversations in building relationships and achieving professional and personal success.
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Skill With People
Les Giblin
The book provides practical advice on how to effectively communicate, influence, and understand others, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills for success in both personal and professional relationships. It offers techniques for building rapport, listening actively, and handling social interactions with confidence and empathy.
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You're Not Listening
What You're Missing and Why It Matters
Kate Murphy
The book explores the societal decline in active listening, highlighting its impact on relationships and communication. It offers insights and strategies for becoming better listeners in order to foster deeper connections and understanding in personal and professional contexts.
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Story Genius
How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel
Lisa Cron
The book provides a method for crafting compelling narratives by leveraging cognitive storytelling strategies based on brain science. It guides writers through the process of developing deep character motivations and plot structures that resonate with readers' psychological expectations for a story.
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