Summaries of books about Communication & Social Skills:
The Birth Order Book
Kevin Leman
The book explores how an individual's position among siblings can shape their personality, behavior, and life experiences. It delves into the characteristics typically associated with firstborns, middle children, last-borns, and only children, and discusses how understanding birth order dynamics can improve personal relationships.
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Understanding Body Language
How to Decode Nonverbal Communication in Life, Love, and Work
Scott Rouse
The book provides insights into interpreting various forms of nonverbal communication, such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture, to better understand others' thoughts and feelings. It offers practical advice on applying this knowledge in different aspects of life, including personal relationships and professional environments.
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I Wish My Teacher Knew
How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids
Kyle Schwartz
The book presents a collection of personal student disclosures that emerged from a classroom exercise where students shared confidential insights with their teacher, revealing the challenges they face both in and out of school. It offers strategies and inspiration for educators to foster trust and empathy, build stronger connections with their students, and create more supportive learning environments.
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How to Hypnotise Anyone - Confessions of a Rogue Hypnotist
The Rogue Hypnotist
The book provides a practical guide to mastering the art of hypnosis, offering techniques and tips for effectively hypnotizing individuals. It delves into the psychology behind hypnosis, ethical considerations, and shares insights from the author's personal experiences in the field.
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How To Get Instant Trust, Belief, Influence and Rapport! 13 Ways To Create Open Minds By Talking To The Subconscious Mind
Tom "Big Al" Schreiter
The book provides practical techniques and strategies for network marketers to effectively communicate with potential clients and team members by targeting their subconscious minds. It focuses on building instant trust and rapport, influencing decisions, and fostering belief through the use of specific language patterns and storytelling methods.
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How Highly Effective People Speak
How High Performers Use Psychology to Influence With Ease
Peter Daniel Andrei
The book provides insights into the communication strategies and psychological techniques used by successful individuals to persuade and influence others effectively. It offers practical advice on how to enhance speaking skills, build confidence, and engage audiences for personal and professional success.
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Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People
Over 325 Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities
Renee Evenson
The book provides a comprehensive collection of strategic phrases and tactics designed to navigate and defuse challenging interpersonal scenarios in the workplace. It offers practical advice on how to communicate effectively with difficult colleagues, manage conflicts, and maintain professionalism in various difficult situations.
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Writing Fiction For Dummies
Peter Economy|Randy Ingermanson
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring fiction writers, covering the essentials of crafting compelling stories, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and editing. It provides practical advice, exercises, and tips to help writers improve their skills and navigate the publishing industry.
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The Man Who Listens To Horses
Monty Roberts
The book recounts the life story of a horse trainer who developed a non-violent approach to communicating with horses, known as "Join-Up," based on observing their natural behavior. It details his experiences growing up with an abusive father, his work with horses in Hollywood, and his success in demonstrating his humane training methods to the world.
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Social Intelligence
The New Science of Human Relationships
Daniel Goleman
The book explores the science behind social interactions, detailing how our relationships impact our mental and physical health. It delves into the neuroscience of social intelligence and posits that our social skills can influence success in life as much as IQ.
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