The book teaches 16 laws of communication that can help anyone become a more credible, prepared, connected, and impactful speaker. The book provides practical examples, tips, exercises, and questions to help the reader apply the laws of communication to their own situations and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. The book inspires the …
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“How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster is an accessible guide to understanding and analyzing literature. Foster explores key literary concepts like symbolism, archetypes, and intertextuality using examples from a wide range of literary works. The book empowers readers to read more critically, uncovering deeper layers of meaning and enhancing their …
“Robert’s Rules of Order: Using Parliamentary Procedure for More Efficient Meetings” by Henry M. Robert III is a modernized guide to parliamentary procedure. The book provides practical, adaptable advice for conducting effective meetings and navigating common challenges. It is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced users of parliamentary procedure, promoting efficiency and democratic …
“The Five Core Conversations for Couples” by David Bulitt and Julie Bulitt is a self-help book that guides couples through essential discussions to strengthen their relationships. The book covers five core topics, including money, family planning, intimacy, work-life balance, and spirituality, offering practical exercises and case studies to facilitate productive conversations. While it provides a …
“Fierce Conversations” by Susan Scott emphasizes the importance of honest and open dialogue in both personal and professional interactions. The book offers seven key principles for improving communication, including facing reality, active listening, and taking responsibility for emotional impacts. It provides practical guidance and exercises to help readers enhance their conversational skills and build more …
“It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership” by Colin Powell is an autobiographical book that imparts leadership lessons and life insights from his distinguished career. Powell emphasizes the importance of integrity, trust, and clear communication in leadership and shares personal anecdotes from his time as a military leader and U.S. Secretary of State. While …
The book is a practical guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, written by an award-winning journalist, anchor, and expert debater, Mehdi Hasan. The book covers topics such as understanding the audience, framing the issue, using facts, humor, and emotion, avoiding logical fallacies, rebutting opponents, and closing the deal. It also provides examples of …
The book is a practical guide for how to handle eight common types of difficult coworkers, such as the insecure boss, the passive-aggressive peer, the know-it-all, etc. The book provides strategies for dealing with each type of difficult person, such as understanding their motivations, setting boundaries, giving feedback, and resolving conflicts. The book also offers …
The book teaches how to use Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a positive change method, to have generative conversations that create value and meaning. The book explains two simple practices (positive framing and generative questions) and four principles (constructionist, simultaneity, poetic, and anticipatory) that guide AI and generative conversations. The book provides examples, science, and tips on …
What if you could learn the secrets of some of the most successful partnerships in history? How would that transform your personal and professional relationships? In this book review, I will summarize and evaluate the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen by Jean Oelwang. If you are interested in discovering …
