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Communication Book Summaries

Personal Branding for Dummies
by Susan Chritton • 2012
Being the best-kept secret in your industry is a career killer. The fix.
3.79
135
Personal Branding for Dummies Summary
Personal Branding for Dummies
Being the best-kept secret in your industry is a career killer. The fix.
by Susan Chritton 2012 368 pages
3.79
135 ratings
Build Your Dream Network
by J. Kelly Hoey • 2017
The career asset nobody teaches: a network built with purpose, not collected at parties.
3.67
336
Build Your Dream Network Summary
Build Your Dream Network
The career asset nobody teaches: a network built with purpose, not collected at parties.
by J. Kelly Hoey 2017 256 pages
3.67
336 ratings
Leadership Presence
by Belle Linda Halpern • 2003
Actors know how to hold a room: their tools are the missing piece in leadership development.
3.85
428
Leadership Presence Summary
Leadership Presence
Actors know how to hold a room: their tools are the missing piece in leadership development.
by Belle Linda Halpern 2003 304 pages
3.85
428 ratings
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
by Richard Zeoli • 2008
Your audience wants to be helped, not impressed. Serve them, and stage fright fades.
3.68
362
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking Summary
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
Your audience wants to be helped, not impressed. Serve them, and stage fright fades.
by Richard Zeoli 2008 224 pages
3.68
362 ratings
You, Inc.
by Harry Beckwith • 2007
Nobody buys your idea until they buy you. What changes a stranger's mind in seconds.
3.76
1k+
You, Inc. Summary
You, Inc.
Nobody buys your idea until they buy you. What changes a stranger's mind in seconds.
by Harry Beckwith 2007 336 pages
3.76
1k+ ratings
The Story Engine
by Kyle Gray • 2017
Stop writing all day. A content system that builds trust, attracts leads, and scales beyond you.
3.66
223
The Story Engine Summary
The Story Engine
Stop writing all day. A content system that builds trust, attracts leads, and scales beyond you.
by Kyle Gray 2017 256 pages
3.66
223 ratings
Mastering Communication at Work
by Ethan F. Becker • 2009
Communication is trainable. Master the art of adapting to how any listener processes information.
3.68
224
Mastering Communication at Work Summary
Mastering Communication at Work
Communication is trainable. Master the art of adapting to how any listener processes information.
by Ethan F. Becker 2009 240 pages
3.68
224 ratings
How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
by Cynthia Kane • 2016
Four Buddhist speech rules that trade complaints and gossip for clarity and quiet.
4.09
422
How to Communicate Like a Buddhist Summary
How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
Four Buddhist speech rules that trade complaints and gossip for clarity and quiet.
by Cynthia Kane 2016 176 pages
4.09
422 ratings
Got Your Attention?
by Sam Horn • 2015
Curiosity beats credentials. Open any conversation so people lean in and ask for more.
3.92
250
Got Your Attention? Summary
Got Your Attention?
Curiosity beats credentials. Open any conversation so people lean in and ask for more.
by Sam Horn 2015 216 pages
3.92
250 ratings
Churchill
by Winston S. Churchill • 2012
His speeches held Britain together when the bombs fell, then drew the Cold War's battle lines.
4.28
500+
Churchill Summary
Churchill
His speeches held Britain together when the bombs fell, then drew the Cold War's battle lines.
by Winston S. Churchill 2012 688 pages
4.28
500+ ratings
How to Know Everything
by Elke Wiss • 2020
Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.
3.57
6k+
How to Know Everything Summary
How to Know Everything
Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.
by Elke Wiss 2020 294 pages
3.57
6k+ ratings
Let's Talk About Hard Things
by Anna Sale • 2021
The five conversations you keep dodging, and the skills that finally get you through.
3.65
3k+
Let's Talk About Hard Things Summary
Let's Talk About Hard Things
The five conversations you keep dodging, and the skills that finally get you through.
by Anna Sale 2021 297 pages
3.65
3k+ ratings
Networking Is Not Working
by Derek Coburn • 2014
Swap business cards for real relationships: the anti-networking strategy that brings clients to you.
3.56
318
Networking Is Not Working Summary
Networking Is Not Working
Swap business cards for real relationships: the anti-networking strategy that brings clients to you.
by Derek Coburn 2014 163 pages
3.56
318 ratings
The New Positioning
by Jack Trout • 1995
A consumer's mind holds seven brands. If yours is eighth, it might as well not exist.
3.71
222
The New Positioning Summary
The New Positioning
A consumer's mind holds seven brands. If yours is eighth, it might as well not exist.
by Jack Trout 1995 173 pages
3.71
222 ratings
Ask
by Jeff Wetzler • 2024
Most people hold back what you need to hear: a systematic way to unlock it.
3.88
194
Ask Summary
Ask
Most people hold back what you need to hear: a systematic way to unlock it.
by Jeff Wetzler 2024 304 pages
3.88
194 ratings
7 Secrets of Persuasion
by James C. Crimmins • 2016
The nonconscious brain decides before you do. The persuasion techniques that reach it first.
4.07
166
7 Secrets of Persuasion Summary
7 Secrets of Persuasion
The nonconscious brain decides before you do. The persuasion techniques that reach it first.
by James C. Crimmins 2016 225 pages
4.07
166 ratings
Nlp
by NLP Comprehensive • 1993
Reprogram your fears, read people instantly, and run your mind like the high achievers you admire.
3.84
1k+
Nlp Summary
Nlp
Reprogram your fears, read people instantly, and run your mind like the high achievers you admire.
by NLP Comprehensive 1993 352 pages
3.84
1k+ ratings
Clean Language
by Wendy Sullivan • 2008
Using only a person's own words and metaphors to unlock change, without giving any advice.
4.11
226
Clean Language Summary
Clean Language
Using only a person's own words and metaphors to unlock change, without giving any advice.
by Wendy Sullivan 2008 235 pages
4.11
226 ratings
The Discomfort Zone
by Marcia Reynolds • 2014
The moment of uncertainty is when people actually change. How to lead that conversation.
3.54
357
The Discomfort Zone Summary
The Discomfort Zone
The moment of uncertainty is when people actually change. How to lead that conversation.
by Marcia Reynolds 2014 176 pages
3.54
357 ratings
Ask More
by Frank Sesno • 2017
Eleven ways to frame a question, calibrated for strategy, empathy, accountability, or creativity.
3.65
500+
Ask More Summary
Ask More
Eleven ways to frame a question, calibrated for strategy, empathy, accountability, or creativity.
by Frank Sesno 2017 272 pages
3.65
500+ ratings
Clarity First
by Karen Martin • 2018
Workplaces drift toward ambiguity. The hidden costs far exceed the effort of getting clear.
3.99
181
Clarity First Summary
Clarity First
Workplaces drift toward ambiguity. The hidden costs far exceed the effort of getting clear.
by Karen Martin 2018 320 pages
3.99
181 ratings
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating
by Henry Cloud • 2003
Turn the conversation you have been avoiding into the one that saves the relationship.
3.99
1k+
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating Summary
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating
Turn the conversation you have been avoiding into the one that saves the relationship.
by Henry Cloud 2003 320 pages
3.99
1k+ ratings
On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life
by Arianna Huffington • 2006
Fear will never vanish. The skill is acting anyway, in every domain that counts.
3.47
1k+
On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life Summary
On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life
Fear will never vanish. The skill is acting anyway, in every domain that counts.
by Arianna Huffington 2006
3.47
1k+ ratings
Why Are We Yelling
by Buster Benson • 2019
Disagreements can deepen relationships once you learn to read what your anxiety is signaling.
3.60
1k+
Why Are We Yelling Summary
Why Are We Yelling
Disagreements can deepen relationships once you learn to read what your anxiety is signaling.
by Buster Benson 2019 288 pages
3.60
1k+ ratings
Small Talk
by Aston Sanderson • 2016
A 5-second breathing trick to conquer nerves, and the question formula that makes anyone open up.
3.36
297
Small Talk Summary
Small Talk
A 5-second breathing trick to conquer nerves, and the question formula that makes anyone open up.
by Aston Sanderson 2016 48 pages
3.36
297 ratings
Power Cues
by Nick Morgan • 2014
Your unconscious signals speak first. Neuroscience can read them, and you can learn to send them.
3.77
378
Power Cues Summary
Power Cues
Your unconscious signals speak first. Neuroscience can read them, and you can learn to send them.
by Nick Morgan 2014 272 pages
3.77
378 ratings
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
by Sakyong Mipham • 2017
Great conversation isn't about being clever. It's about being present. And presence can be trained.
3.57
1k+
The Lost Art of Good Conversation Summary
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
Great conversation isn't about being clever. It's about being present. And presence can be trained.
by Sakyong Mipham 2017 240 pages
3.57
1k+ ratings
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale Carnegie • 2007
Absorb yourself in the message and fear evaporates. Vary your voice and the room leans in.
3.9
6k+
The Art of Public Speaking Summary
The Art of Public Speaking
Absorb yourself in the message and fear evaporates. Vary your voice and the room leans in.
by Dale Carnegie 2007 512 pages
3.9
6k+ ratings
Reinforcements
by Heidi Grant • 2018
People are twice as willing to help as you think. The problem is the ask.
3.81
290
Reinforcements Summary
Reinforcements
People are twice as willing to help as you think. The problem is the ask.
by Heidi Grant 2018 208 pages
3.81
290 ratings
Groundswell
by Charlene Li • 2008
Customers now trust each other more than they trust your brand. The strategy for adapting.
3.75
5k+
Groundswell Summary
Groundswell
Customers now trust each other more than they trust your brand. The strategy for adapting.
by Charlene Li 2008 286 pages
3.75
5k+ ratings
The Extraordinary Coach
by John H. Zenger • 2010
A structured coaching conversation that unlocks your team's own answers instead of giving advice.
4.01
174
The Extraordinary Coach Summary
The Extraordinary Coach
A structured coaching conversation that unlocks your team's own answers instead of giving advice.
by John H. Zenger 2010 320 pages
4.01
174 ratings
Captivology
by Ben Parr • 2015
Your audience is scrolling. Seven psychological triggers that stop thumbs and earn real minutes.
3.79
391
Captivology Summary
Captivology
Your audience is scrolling. Seven psychological triggers that stop thumbs and earn real minutes.
by Ben Parr 2015 256 pages
3.79
391 ratings
The Art of Speeches and Presentations
by Philip Collins • 2012
Most talks are forgotten in minutes. The ones that stick all begin the same way.
3.63
126
The Art of Speeches and Presentations Summary
The Art of Speeches and Presentations
Most talks are forgotten in minutes. The ones that stick all begin the same way.
by Philip Collins 2012 224 pages
3.63
126 ratings
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively
by Ryan N.S. Topping • 2016
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
3.93
264
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively Summary
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
by Ryan N.S. Topping 2016 118 pages
3.93
264 ratings
Read This Before Our Next Meeting
by Al Pittampalli • 2011
Meetings: decide first, then meet. A framework for fast, prepared, decision-driven sessions.
3.75
2k+
Read This Before Our Next Meeting Summary
Read This Before Our Next Meeting
Meetings: decide first, then meet. A framework for fast, prepared, decision-driven sessions.
by Al Pittampalli 2011 80 pages
3.75
2k+ ratings
The Art of Focused Conversation
by R. Brian Stanfield • 2000
Four stages of questioning that turn any group discussion into a source of collective insight.
4.05
204
The Art of Focused Conversation Summary
The Art of Focused Conversation
Four stages of questioning that turn any group discussion into a source of collective insight.
by R. Brian Stanfield 2000 240 pages
4.05
204 ratings
The Art of Connection
by Michael J. Gelb • 2017
Leadership that feels like connection, not command: the learnable skills that make it real.
3.75
142
The Art of Connection Summary
The Art of Connection
Leadership that feels like connection, not command: the learnable skills that make it real.
by Michael J. Gelb 2017 280 pages
3.75
142 ratings
Leading With Questions
by Michael J. Marquardt • 2005
Replace advice with inquiry: a leadership shift that turns dependent teams into problem solvers.
3.50
500+
Leading With Questions Summary
Leading With Questions
Replace advice with inquiry: a leadership shift that turns dependent teams into problem solvers.
by Michael J. Marquardt 2005 216 pages
3.50
500+ ratings
I'm Right and You're an Idiot
by James Hoggan • 2016
Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.
3.69
230
I'm Right and You're an Idiot Summary
I'm Right and You're an Idiot
Why arguing harder backfires, and the listening and framing skills that actually change minds.
by James Hoggan 2016 272 pages
3.69
230 ratings
Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs
by Marcia Riefer Johnston • 2013
Correct sentences are forgettable. The craft tools, from rhetoric to rhythm, that make yours stick.
4.14
248
Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs Summary
Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs
Correct sentences are forgettable. The craft tools, from rhetoric to rhythm, that make yours stick.
by Marcia Riefer Johnston 2013 270 pages
4.14
248 ratings
How to Speak Tech
by Vinay Trivedi • 2013
No coding required: the Internet, cloud, databases, and software, translated into business sense.
3.93
204
How to Speak Tech Summary
How to Speak Tech
No coding required: the Internet, cloud, databases, and software, translated into business sense.
by Vinay Trivedi 2013 160 pages
3.93
204 ratings
Amplify Your Influence
by René Rodriguez • 2022
Pure logic fails. The brain science and ancient rhetoric that open minds before you speak.
4.03
160
Amplify Your Influence Summary
Amplify Your Influence
Pure logic fails. The brain science and ancient rhetoric that open minds before you speak.
by René Rodriguez 2022
4.03
160 ratings
Presenting Data Effectively
by Stephanie D.H. Evergreen • 2013
Why most data reports get ignored, and the visual rules that make yours unmissable.
4.34
122
Presenting Data Effectively Summary
Presenting Data Effectively
Why most data reports get ignored, and the visual rules that make yours unmissable.
by Stephanie D.H. Evergreen 2013 200 pages
4.34
122 ratings
Getting Real
by Susan M. Campbell • 2001
Ten skills that replace the exhausting work of impression management with the relief of being known.
4.16
405
Getting Real Summary
Getting Real
Ten skills that replace the exhausting work of impression management with the relief of being known.
by Susan M. Campbell 2001 224 pages
4.16
405 ratings
The Art & Science of Facilitation
by Marsha Acker • 2021
Your job is process, not solutions: how to lead teams that think for themselves.
4.14
114
The Art & Science of Facilitation Summary
The Art & Science of Facilitation
Your job is process, not solutions: how to lead teams that think for themselves.
by Marsha Acker 2021 190 pages
4.14
114 ratings
The Best Story Wins
by Matthew Luhn • 2018
Pixar story secrets for the boardroom: why the best pitch doesn't feel like a pitch.
4.09
391
The Best Story Wins Summary
The Best Story Wins
Pixar story secrets for the boardroom: why the best pitch doesn't feel like a pitch.
by Matthew Luhn 2018 131 pages
4.09
391 ratings
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
by Suzette Haden Elgin • 1997
Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.
3.87
201
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Summary
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.
by Suzette Haden Elgin 1997 208 pages
3.87
201 ratings
Doesn't Hurt to Ask
by Trey Gowdy • 2020
Stop making statements. Start asking questions: a prosecutor's toolkit for winning any argument.
4.16
1k+
Doesn't Hurt to Ask Summary
Doesn't Hurt to Ask
Stop making statements. Start asking questions: a prosecutor's toolkit for winning any argument.
by Trey Gowdy 2020 263 pages
4.16
1k+ ratings
Shortcut
by John Pollack • 2014
Your mind runs on analogies. The better one wins every argument, innovation, and decision you face.
3.72
296
Shortcut Summary
Shortcut
Your mind runs on analogies. The better one wins every argument, innovation, and decision you face.
by John Pollack 2014 256 pages
3.72
296 ratings
Nasty People
by Jay Carter • 1989
85% of conflict isn't personal; it's mismatched intent and impact. A guide to manipulative types.
3.73
500+
Nasty People Summary
Nasty People
85% of conflict isn't personal; it's mismatched intent and impact. A guide to manipulative types.
by Jay Carter 1989 130 pages
3.73
500+ ratings
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