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Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime
by James O. Pyle • 2014
An interrogator's system, built not to grill but to build the rapport that unlocks what people know.
3.63
592
Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime Summary
Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime 90%
An interrogator's system, built not to grill but to build the rapport that unlocks what people know.
by James O. Pyle 2014
3.63
592 ratings
Ask More
by Frank Sesno • 2017
Eleven ways to frame a question, calibrated for strategy, empathy, accountability, or creativity.
3.65
801
Ask More Summary
Ask More 90%
Eleven ways to frame a question, calibrated for strategy, empathy, accountability, or creativity.
by Frank Sesno 2017
3.65
801 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 90%
Most of us listen only to reply. The questioning techniques that make every conversation deeper.
by Elke Wiss 2020
3.57
6k+ 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
2k+
Doesn't Hurt to Ask Summary
Doesn't Hurt to Ask 89%
Stop making statements. Start asking questions: a prosecutor's toolkit for winning any argument.
by Trey Gowdy 2020
4.16
2k+ ratings
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
by Marilee G. Adams • 2004
Coach yourself out of blame and into breakthrough with 10 question-based tools.
3.85
4k+
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life Summary
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life 89%
Coach yourself out of blame and into breakthrough with 10 question-based tools.
by Marilee G. Adams 2004
3.85
4k+ ratings
Conversation Starters
by Kim Chamberlain • 2014
A thousand 'what if' conversation prompts that start strange and end somewhere unforgettable.
2.68
34
Conversation Starters Summary
Conversation Starters 89%
A thousand 'what if' conversation prompts that start strange and end somewhere unforgettable.
by Kim Chamberlain 2014
2.68
34 ratings
Ask Powerful Questions
by Will Wise • 2017
The difference between a question that connects and one that corners: it starts before you speak.
3.96
487
Ask Powerful Questions Summary
Ask Powerful Questions 89%
The difference between a question that connects and one that corners: it starts before you speak.
by Will Wise 2017
3.96
487 ratings
The Book of Beautiful Questions
by Warren Berger • 2018
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
4.09
1k+
The Book of Beautiful Questions Summary
The Book of Beautiful Questions 88%
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
by Warren Berger 2018
4.09
1k+ ratings
Confident Conversation
by Mike Bechtle • 2008
How to start, sustain, and exit any conversation using the personality you already have.
3.52
151
Confident Conversation Summary
Confident Conversation 88%
How to start, sustain, and exit any conversation using the personality you already have.
by Mike Bechtle 2008
3.52
151 ratings
Turning Small Talk into Big Talk
by Jan Janura • 2023
Why dinner party talk stalls, and the questions that pull a room into real conversation.
2.92
75
Turning Small Talk into Big Talk Summary
Turning Small Talk into Big Talk 88%
Why dinner party talk stalls, and the questions that pull a room into real conversation.
by Jan Janura 2023
2.92
75 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 88%
Using only a person's own words and metaphors to unlock change, without giving any advice.
by Wendy Sullivan 2008
4.11
226 ratings
The Miniature Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions
by Richard Paul • 2002
Most people answer. Thinkers question. A compact system for digging past the surface of any subject.
4.09
128
The Miniature  Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions Summary
The Miniature Guide to the Art of Asking Essential Questions 88%
Most people answer. Thinkers question. A compact system for digging past the surface of any subject.
by Richard Paul 2002
4.09
128 ratings
Ask for More
by Alexandra Carter • 2020
Most people negotiate with demands. The pros start with three words anyone can say.
4.12
867
Ask for More Summary
Ask for More 88%
Most people negotiate with demands. The pros start with three words anyone can say.
by Alexandra Carter 2020
4.12
867 ratings
Talk
by Alison Wood Brooks • 2025
Most of us plan outfits, not words. Conversation rules a Harvard professor actually tested.
4.00
2k+
Talk Summary
Talk 88%
Most of us plan outfits, not words. Conversation rules a Harvard professor actually tested.
by Alison Wood Brooks 2025
4.00
2k+ ratings
Wait, What?
by James E. Ryan • 2017
Five deceptively simple questions that clarify, connect, and move things forward when you're stuck.
3.93
4k+
Wait, What? Summary
Wait, What? 88%
Five deceptively simple questions that clarify, connect, and move things forward when you're stuck.
by James E. Ryan 2017
3.93
4k+ ratings
The Fine Art of Small Talk
by Debra Fine • 1997
Start any conversation, keep it alive, and exit gracefully. A system that needs no charisma.
3.49
6k+
The Fine Art of Small Talk Summary
The Fine Art of Small Talk 88%
Start any conversation, keep it alive, and exit gracefully. A system that needs no charisma.
by Debra Fine 1997
3.49
6k+ ratings
How to Have a Beautiful Mind
by Edward de Bono • 2004
The conversational habits that make people want to think with you, not against you.
3.61
2k+
How to Have a Beautiful Mind Summary
How to Have a Beautiful Mind 88%
The conversational habits that make people want to think with you, not against you.
by Edward de Bono 2004
3.61
2k+ ratings
Interviewing Users
by Steve Portigal • 2013
Your assumptions about users are wrong. A systematic way to find out what they actually need.
4.13
1k+
Interviewing Users Summary
Interviewing Users 88%
Your assumptions about users are wrong. A systematic way to find out what they actually need.
by Steve Portigal 2013
4.13
1k+ ratings
How to Communicate with Confidence
by Mike Bechtle • 2013
Better conversations don't require a personality transplant; they require the right techniques.
3.76
173
How to Communicate with Confidence Summary
How to Communicate with Confidence 88%
Better conversations don't require a personality transplant; they require the right techniques.
by Mike Bechtle 2013
3.76
173 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 88%
Most people hold back what you need to hear: a systematic way to unlock it.
by Jeff Wetzler 2024
3.88
194 ratings
The Book of Questions
by Gregory Stock • 1985
The questions you dodge are the ones you need to ask. Here they are.
3.96
2k+
The Book of Questions Summary
The Book of Questions 88%
The questions you dodge are the ones you need to ask. Here they are.
by Gregory Stock 1985
3.96
2k+ ratings
Questions Are the Answer
by Hal B. Gregersen • 2018
You're answering the wrong question. A four-minute exercise that finds the right one.
3.94
517
Questions Are the Answer Summary
Questions Are the Answer 88%
You're answering the wrong question. A four-minute exercise that finds the right one.
by Hal B. Gregersen 2018
3.94
517 ratings
Critical Thinking
by Simon Bradley • 2016
A structured method for evaluating evidence, cutting through noise, and knowing when inaction wins.
3.27
241
Critical Thinking Summary
Critical Thinking 88%
A structured method for evaluating evidence, cutting through noise, and knowing when inaction wins.
by Simon Bradley 2016
3.27
241 ratings
Focus Groups
by Richard A. Krueger • 1988
How to plan, moderate, and analyze focus groups that yield real insights, not polite conversation.
3.84
128
Focus Groups Summary
Focus Groups 87%
How to plan, moderate, and analyze focus groups that yield real insights, not polite conversation.
by Richard A. Krueger 1988
3.84
128 ratings
How to Talk to Anyone in Any Situation
by Brenda Hill • 2013
The four-minute window that decides how people see you, and how to control it.
3.29
7
How to Talk to Anyone in Any Situation Summary
How to Talk to Anyone in Any Situation 87%
The four-minute window that decides how people see you, and how to control it.
by Brenda Hill 2013
3.29
7 ratings
Improve Your Conversations
by Patrick King • 2015
Replace awkward silences with fluid exchanges using the collaborative techniques of improv comedy.
3.64
1k+
Improve Your Conversations Summary
Improve Your Conversations 87%
Replace awkward silences with fluid exchanges using the collaborative techniques of improv comedy.
by Patrick King 2015
3.64
1k+ ratings
Better Conversations
by Jim Knight • 2015
Why most workplace conversations fail, and the eight skills that fix them.
3.97
582
Better Conversations Summary
Better Conversations 87%
Why most workplace conversations fail, and the eight skills that fix them.
by Jim Knight 2015
3.97
582 ratings
How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends
by Don Gabor • 1983
Six body signals, three opening lines and a listening method that turns small talk into connection.
3.60
1k+
How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends Summary
How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends 87%
Six body signals, three opening lines and a listening method that turns small talk into connection.
by Don Gabor 1983
3.60
1k+ ratings
Stop Asking Questions
by Andrew Warner • 2021
A therapist's secret tools for getting anyone to open up, from first hello to final reveal.
4.13
187
Stop Asking Questions Summary
Stop Asking Questions 87%
A therapist's secret tools for getting anyone to open up, from first hello to final reveal.
by Andrew Warner 2021
4.13
187 ratings
Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss • 2016
How an FBI negotiator builds trust, reads the room, and gets what he wants without compromise.
4.34
216k+
Never Split the Difference Summary
Never Split the Difference 87%
How an FBI negotiator builds trust, reads the room, and gets what he wants without compromise.
by Chris Voss 2016
4.34
216k+ ratings
The Art of Talking to Anyone
by Rosalie Maggio • 2005
From small talk to condolence calls: the practical words and questions that work.
3.22
338
The Art of Talking to Anyone Summary
The Art of Talking to Anyone 87%
From small talk to condolence calls: the practical words and questions that work.
by Rosalie Maggio 2005
3.22
338 ratings
Better Small Talk
by Patrick King • 2020
Your conversations stall because you hate small talk. It isn't the weather: you're skipping a step.
3.50
3k+
Better Small Talk Summary
Better Small Talk 87%
Your conversations stall because you hate small talk. It isn't the weather: you're skipping a step.
by Patrick King 2020
3.50
3k+ ratings
Meaningful Small Talk
by Dan Chang • 2019
Small talk is a skill you can learn. A playbook for turning awkward hellos into real connection.
3.54
24
Meaningful Small Talk Summary
Meaningful Small Talk 87%
Small talk is a skill you can learn. A playbook for turning awkward hellos into real connection.
by Dan Chang 2019
3.54
24 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
747
Leading With Questions Summary
Leading With Questions 87%
Replace advice with inquiry: a leadership shift that turns dependent teams into problem solvers.
by Michael J. Marquardt 2005
3.50
747 ratings
How to Listen with Intention
by Patrick King • 2020
Listening like a talk show host: the key to making people feel understood and valued.
3.83
1k+
How to Listen with Intention Summary
How to Listen with Intention 87%
Listening like a talk show host: the key to making people feel understood and valued.
by Patrick King 2020
3.83
1k+ ratings
How to Talk to Anyone
by Patrick King • 2022
Everyone wants conversations to end sooner. Specific techniques to make yours the exception.
3.56
404
How to Talk to Anyone Summary
How to Talk to Anyone 87%
Everyone wants conversations to end sooner. Specific techniques to make yours the exception.
by Patrick King 2022
3.56
404 ratings
The Truth Detector
by Jack Schafer • 2020
How to extract truthful information from anyone without them realizing they've been questioned.
4.22
368
The Truth Detector Summary
The Truth Detector 87%
How to extract truthful information from anyone without them realizing they've been questioned.
by Jack Schafer 2020
4.22
368 ratings
How You Can Talk to Anyone in Every Situation
by Emma Sargent • 2010
Conversation is a trainable skill: a belief-and-technique method for connection in every setting.
3.40
220
How You Can Talk to Anyone in Every Situation Summary
How You Can Talk to Anyone in Every Situation 87%
Conversation is a trainable skill: a belief-and-technique method for connection in every setting.
by Emma Sargent 2010
3.40
220 ratings
Always Know What To Say - Easy Ways To Approach And Talk To Anyone
by Peter W. Murphy • 2011
Start conversations with anyone, avoid awkward silences, and leave people glad they met you.
3.25
4k+
Always Know What To Say - Easy Ways To Approach And Talk To Anyone Summary
Always Know What To Say - Easy Ways To Approach And Talk To Anyone 87%
Start conversations with anyone, avoid awkward silences, and leave people glad they met you.
by Peter W. Murphy 2011
3.25
4k+ ratings
The Art of Witty Banter
by Patrick King • 2016
Wit is mechanical, not magical. A few conversational switches separate the quick from the awkward.
3.32
1k+
The Art of Witty Banter Summary
The Art of Witty Banter 87%
Wit is mechanical, not magical. A few conversational switches separate the quick from the awkward.
by Patrick King 2016
3.32
1k+ ratings
Superhuman Social Skills
by Tynan • 2015
Social skills are learnable. A guide to hidden conversational signals and building real friendships.
3.71
734
Superhuman Social Skills Summary
Superhuman Social Skills 87%
Social skills are learnable. A guide to hidden conversational signals and building real friendships.
by Tynan 2015
3.71
734 ratings
Teach Like A Champion 3.0
by Doug Lemov • 2015
Concrete teaching moves from the nation's best classrooms, each one ready for your next period.
4.15
2k+
Teach Like A Champion 3.0 Summary
Teach Like A Champion 3.0 87%
Concrete teaching moves from the nation's best classrooms, each one ready for your next period.
by Doug Lemov 2015
4.15
2k+ ratings
Active Listening Techniques
by Nixaly Leonardo • 2020
The 30-tool method for hearing what people actually mean, not just what they say.
3.73
329
Active Listening Techniques Summary
Active Listening Techniques 87%
The 30-tool method for hearing what people actually mean, not just what they say.
by Nixaly Leonardo 2020
3.73
329 ratings
Making Thinking Visible
by Ron Ritchhart • 2011
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
4.23
2k+
Making Thinking Visible Summary
Making Thinking Visible 87%
Stop grading their recall. Start seeing how they reason. The classroom steps that bridge the gap.
by Ron Ritchhart 2011
4.23
2k+ ratings
Communication
by Jack Steel • 2016
Small talk opens more doors than deep expertise. A 30-day plan to make yours second nature.
3.19
26
Communication Summary
Communication 87%
Small talk opens more doors than deep expertise. A 30-day plan to make yours second nature.
by Jack Steel 2016
3.19
26 ratings
Communicate with Confidence, Revised and Expanded Edition
by Dianna Booher • 1994
The listening, trust, and feedback skills that make people want to hear what you say next.
3.83
134
Communicate with Confidence, Revised and Expanded Edition Summary
Communicate with Confidence, Revised and Expanded Edition 87%
The listening, trust, and feedback skills that make people want to hear what you say next.
by Dianna Booher 1994
3.83
134 ratings
How to Talk to Anyone About Anything
by James W. Williams • 2021
You don't need to be fascinating; you need genuine curiosity and a handful of practiced stories.
3.58
786
How to Talk to Anyone About Anything Summary
How to Talk to Anyone About Anything 87%
You don't need to be fascinating; you need genuine curiosity and a handful of practiced stories.
by James W. Williams 2021
3.58
786 ratings
Power Questions - Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others
by Andrew C. Sobel • 2012
What to ask when the relationship, the sale, or the career depends on your next sentence.
3.83
2k+
Power Questions - Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others Summary
Power Questions - Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others 87%
What to ask when the relationship, the sale, or the career depends on your next sentence.
by Andrew C. Sobel 2012
3.83
2k+ ratings
Rejection Proof
by Jia Jiang • 2015
Fear of rejection held him back. So he spent 100 days getting rejected on purpose.
4.04
8k+
Rejection Proof Summary
Rejection Proof 87%
Fear of rejection held him back. So he spent 100 days getting rejected on purpose.
by Jia Jiang 2015
4.04
8k+ ratings
The Intelligent Conversationalist
by Imogen Lloyd Webber • 2016
Opinions matter more than expertise. A crash course on having something to say about everything.
3.05
451
The Intelligent Conversationalist Summary
The Intelligent Conversationalist 87%
Opinions matter more than expertise. A crash course on having something to say about everything.
by Imogen Lloyd Webber 2016
3.05
451 ratings
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