Dale Carnegie wrote the definitive guide to charisma, but most social guidebooks spend their time discussing the theory of magnetism and precious little time describing how to put those theories into action. His next book rectifies this problem. In this book review, you’ll find 92 rock-solid techniques to put theories into practice and get the …
In both our professional and personal lives, our success and happiness depend on establishing positive connections with others. In this book review, you will learn a framework for meeting new people that is based upon establishing a rapport. The tools discussed here will help you gain social confidence and, most likely, new friendships and professional …
Technology allows us to communicate with others through emails, texts, Skype, FaceTime, and Instagram. How could we ever feel lonely when we appear so connected? But in spite of (or perhaps because of) all the digital conversations we have with each other, our core loneliness remains, leaving us more disconnected than ever. It’s time to …
In this book summary of Storyworthy – Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling story. “All great stories — regardless of length or depth or tone — tell the story of a five-second moment in a person’s life.” – Matthew Dicks Content Summary …
The Book of Boundaries (2022) is a pragmatic and empowering guide to setting healthy relationship limits. It provides over 130 scripts to ensure you always have the right words to set boundaries and create healthier, happier relationships.
Conversations Worth Having (2018) looks at the power of conversation in our lives and what we can do to communicate more productively at work, in our relationships, and in the community. Drawing on real-life stories and scientifically based theories, it illustrates how we can improve organizations and lives using the principle of Appreciative Inquiry – …
Good Arguments (2022) is one part memoir, one part guide to the art of speaking. It introduces us to the thrilling and eccentric subculture of competitive debate and distills its secrets into timeless principles for effective communication. If we can only learn to disagree better, it argues, we can improve our relationships and revitalize our …
“Never Split the Difference” draws on Chris Voss’ real-life experience as an FBI negotiator to show how to get the most out of any negotiation in life. While most bargains aren’t a life-or-death matter, Voss’ well-honed tactics are also applicable to less high-stakes matters, like when negotiating for a raise or the price of a …
Split the Pie (2022) reveals a new approach to how everyone should be negotiating. While negotiations often bring out the worst in people, it doesn’t have to be this way. By employing the “pie” approach, you can enter into any negotiation with the confidence that you’ll end up with your fair share.
Journalist Lisa Napoli details CNN’s saga and the life of its founder, Ted Turner. By emphasizing live reports and broadcasting 24 hours a day, CNN, which was the first all-news cable TV channel, turned the news world upside down. Napoli revels in Turner’s eccentric life and powerful personality. A pioneer in broadcasting, Turner seldom gets …