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The Art of Explanation
by Ros Atkins • 2023
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
3.91
1k+
The Art of Explanation Summary
The Art of Explanation 90%
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
by Ros Atkins 2023
3.91
1k+ ratings
Conversation Skills For Beginners
by Dale Blake • 2014
Most of what you communicate never leaves your mouth. A roadmap to the other 80 percent.
Conversation Skills For Beginners Summary
Conversation Skills For Beginners 90%
Most of what you communicate never leaves your mouth. A roadmap to the other 80 percent.
by Dale Blake 2014
Public Relations
by Ron Smith • 2013
How PR builds trust, manages crises, and earns goodwill: a field guide for newcomers.
3.91
23
Public Relations Summary
Public Relations 90%
How PR builds trust, manages crises, and earns goodwill: a field guide for newcomers.
by Ron Smith 2013
3.91
23 ratings
Words That Work
by Frank Luntz • 2006
Your audience hears their own version. A pollster's method for making your words land as intended.
3.62
3k+
Words That Work Summary
Words That Work 89%
Your audience hears their own version. A pollster's method for making your words land as intended.
by Frank Luntz 2006
3.62
3k+ 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
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
by Matt Abrahams • 2023
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
3.69
5k+
Think Faster, Talk Smarter Summary
Think Faster, Talk Smarter 89%
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
by Matt Abrahams 2023
3.69
5k+ ratings
The First Minute
by Chris Fenning • 2020
Most work conversations fail in the first minute. Three sentences can fix that.
3.84
1k+
The First Minute Summary
The First Minute 89%
Most work conversations fail in the first minute. Three sentences can fix that.
by Chris Fenning 2020
3.84
1k+ ratings
Make Your Point!
by Kevin Carroll • 2005
Body language and voice outweigh words: the simple mechanics for being heard and believed.
3.67
141
Make Your Point! Summary
Make Your Point! 89%
Body language and voice outweigh words: the simple mechanics for being heard and believed.
by Kevin Carroll 2005
3.67
141 ratings
Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between)
by Shola Kaye • 2020
The small talk you dread, the tough conversations you avoid, and a playbook for both.
3.64
14
Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between) Summary
Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between) 89%
The small talk you dread, the tough conversations you avoid, and a playbook for both.
by Shola Kaye 2020
3.64
14 ratings
The Art and Science of Communication
by P.S. Perkins • 2008
93% of communication is not your words. A guide to the rest.
3.33
36
The Art and Science of Communication Summary
The Art and Science of Communication 89%
93% of communication is not your words. A guide to the rest.
by P.S. Perkins 2008
3.33
36 ratings
Communication Skills Training
by Ian Tuhovsky • 2015
The NLP playbook for reading people, building instant rapport, and dismantling mental blocks.
3.87
723
Communication Skills Training Summary
Communication Skills Training 89%
The NLP playbook for reading people, building instant rapport, and dismantling mental blocks.
by Ian Tuhovsky 2015
3.87
723 ratings
The Bezos Blueprint
by Carmine Gallo • 2022
Amazon banned PowerPoint. The memo that replaced it trains a skill slide decks actively erode.
4.14
579
The Bezos Blueprint Summary
The Bezos Blueprint 89%
Amazon banned PowerPoint. The memo that replaced it trains a skill slide decks actively erode.
by Carmine Gallo 2022
4.14
579 ratings
Excellence in Business Communication
by John V. Thill • 1990
Why your first draft should wait: a planning-first method for business writing that actually lands.
3.83
206
Excellence in Business Communication Summary
Excellence in Business Communication 89%
Why your first draft should wait: a planning-first method for business writing that actually lands.
by John V. Thill 1990
3.83
206 ratings
Supercommunicator
by Frank J. Pietrucha • 2014
Your audience's brain has changed. Here's how to adapt your explanations so they actually land.
3.35
82
Supercommunicator Summary
Supercommunicator 89%
Your audience's brain has changed. Here's how to adapt your explanations so they actually land.
by Frank J. Pietrucha 2014
3.35
82 ratings
Nonviolent Communication
by Marshall B. Rosenberg • 1999
Speak without attacking, hear without defending, and ask for what you want without demanding it.
4.33
50k+
Nonviolent Communication Summary
Nonviolent Communication 89%
Speak without attacking, hear without defending, and ask for what you want without demanding it.
by Marshall B. Rosenberg 1999
4.33
50k+ ratings
How to Talk So People Listen
by Sonya Hamlin • 1988
Why most workplace messages get ignored, and the audience-first method that gets you heard.
3.22
109
How to Talk So People Listen Summary
How to Talk So People Listen 89%
Why most workplace messages get ignored, and the audience-first method that gets you heard.
by Sonya Hamlin 1988
3.22
109 ratings
The Communication Book
by Mikael Krogerus • 2020
44 psychology-backed models that make conversation a learnable skill, not a personality trait.
3.71
2k+
The Communication Book Summary
The Communication Book 89%
44 psychology-backed models that make conversation a learnable skill, not a personality trait.
by Mikael Krogerus 2020
3.71
2k+ ratings
Pragmatics of Human Communication
by Paul Watzlawick • 1967
Your silence speaks. Your questions command. Your fights turn on where you punctuate the story.
4.21
939
Pragmatics of Human Communication Summary
Pragmatics of Human Communication 89%
Your silence speaks. Your questions command. Your fights turn on where you punctuate the story.
by Paul Watzlawick 1967
4.21
939 ratings
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere!
by Bento C. Leal III • 2017
Communication that skips the blame, builds connection, and works anywhere. Master it in twelve days.
3.81
2k+
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere! Summary
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere! 89%
Communication that skips the blame, builds connection, and works anywhere. Master it in twelve days.
by Bento C. Leal III 2017
3.81
2k+ ratings
Am I Making Myself Clear?
by Terry Felber • 2002
Ten clarity techniques from the world's best communicators, for making complex ideas stick.
4.16
488
Am I Making Myself Clear? Summary
Am I Making Myself Clear? 89%
Ten clarity techniques from the world's best communicators, for making complex ideas stick.
by Terry Felber 2002
4.16
488 ratings
The All New Don't Think of an Elephant!
by George Lakoff • 2004
Argue in your opponent's words and you've already lost. How frames, not facts, control politics.
3.97
7k+
The All New Don't Think of an Elephant! Summary
The All New Don't Think of an Elephant! 89%
Argue in your opponent's words and you've already lost. How frames, not facts, control politics.
by George Lakoff 2004
3.97
7k+ ratings
Intimate Conversations
by Don Gabor • 2013
Scripts for the conversations that save friendships, deepen love, and raise confident kids.
3.00
3
Intimate Conversations Summary
Intimate Conversations 89%
Scripts for the conversations that save friendships, deepen love, and raise confident kids.
by Don Gabor 2013
3.00
3 ratings
The Art Of Effective Communication
by Matthew Barker • 2018
Why praise, advice, and orders backfire in conversation, and what to do instead.
4
14
The Art Of Effective Communication Summary
The Art Of Effective Communication 89%
Why praise, advice, and orders backfire in conversation, and what to do instead.
by Matthew Barker 2018
4
14 ratings
High-Impact Tools for Teams
by Stefano Mastrogiacomo • 2021
Most teams fail because misalignment and fear go undiagnosed. Five tools surface both.
4.00
213
High-Impact Tools for Teams Summary
High-Impact Tools for Teams 89%
Most teams fail because misalignment and fear go undiagnosed. Five tools surface both.
by Stefano Mastrogiacomo 2021
4.00
213 ratings
Brief
by Joseph McCormack • 2014
Why your expertise works against you: say half as much for twice the impact.
3.72
2k+
Brief Summary
Brief 89%
Why your expertise works against you: say half as much for twice the impact.
by Joseph McCormack 2014
3.72
2k+ ratings
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
by Carmine Gallo • 2009
Steve Jobs didn't wing it. Nine learnable techniques that turned product launches into theater.
4.09
7k+
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs Summary
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs 89%
Steve Jobs didn't wing it. Nine learnable techniques that turned product launches into theater.
by Carmine Gallo 2009
4.09
7k+ ratings
Conversationally Speaking
by Alan Garner • 1980
Social ease isn't a gift; it's learnable. The drills that replace awkwardness with connection.
3.89
1k+
Conversationally Speaking Summary
Conversationally Speaking 89%
Social ease isn't a gift; it's learnable. The drills that replace awkwardness with connection.
by Alan Garner 1980
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand
by Lee LeFever • 2012
Most explanations fail at the opening sentence. The fix is a scale, not a script.
3.89
1k+
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand Summary
The Art of Explanation - Making Your Ideas, Products and Services Easier to Understand 89%
Most explanations fail at the opening sentence. The fix is a scale, not a script.
by Lee LeFever 2012
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Minto Pyramid Principle
by Barbara Minto • 1987
How McKinsey consultants write: lead with the answer and build the case underneath.
3.97
4k+
The Minto Pyramid Principle Summary
The Minto Pyramid Principle 89%
How McKinsey consultants write: lead with the answer and build the case underneath.
by Barbara Minto 1987
3.97
4k+ ratings
The Elevated Communicator
by Maryanne O'Brien • 2021
Four communication styles shape every conversation at work. Learn to adapt without losing yourself.
3.65
266
The Elevated Communicator Summary
The Elevated Communicator 89%
Four communication styles shape every conversation at work. Learn to adapt without losing yourself.
by Maryanne O'Brien 2021
3.65
266 ratings
Beyond Texting
by Debra Fine • 2014
You text fluently but freeze face to face. Four simple skills that fix it for good.
3.62
42
Beyond Texting Summary
Beyond Texting 89%
You text fluently but freeze face to face. Four simple skills that fix it for good.
by Debra Fine 2014
3.62
42 ratings
Smart Brevity
by Jim Vandehei • 2022
Readers give you 26 seconds. Journalists' best system for writing shorter and being read.
3.92
10k+
Smart Brevity Summary
Smart Brevity 89%
Readers give you 26 seconds. Journalists' best system for writing shorter and being read.
by Jim Vandehei 2022
3.92
10k+ ratings
Non-Verbal Communication
by Phillip Roy • 2012
The silent signals that decide if you get the job, the sale, or the date.
5.00
1
Non-Verbal Communication Summary
Non-Verbal Communication 89%
The silent signals that decide if you get the job, the sale, or the date.
by Phillip Roy 2012
5.00
1 ratings
Surrounded by Idiots
by Thomas Erikson • 2014
They aren't idiots, just unlike you. A behavioral shortcut to making every conversation land.
3.51
78k+
Surrounded by Idiots Summary
Surrounded by Idiots 89%
They aren't idiots, just unlike you. A behavioral shortcut to making every conversation land.
by Thomas Erikson 2014
3.51
78k+ ratings
Strategic Storytelling
by Dave McKinsey • 2014
The three-act story behind persuasive business slides, and the chart rules that make data prove it.
3.63
579
Strategic Storytelling Summary
Strategic Storytelling 89%
The three-act story behind persuasive business slides, and the chart rules that make data prove it.
by Dave McKinsey 2014
3.63
579 ratings
How to Listen
by Oscar Trimboli • 2022
Most of what matters in a conversation goes unsaid. A practical system for hearing it anyway.
3.83
341
How to Listen Summary
How to Listen 89%
Most of what matters in a conversation goes unsaid. A practical system for hearing it anyway.
by Oscar Trimboli 2022
3.83
341 ratings
Pitch Perfect
by Bill McGowan • 2014
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
3.78
2k+
Pitch Perfect Summary
Pitch Perfect 89%
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
by Bill McGowan 2014
3.78
2k+ ratings
How real is real?
by Paul Watzlawick • 1976
Reality is built from messages, not facts. Spies, dolphins, and a counting horse show why.
4.17
1k+
How real is real? Summary
How real is real? 89%
Reality is built from messages, not facts. Spies, dolphins, and a counting horse show why.
by Paul Watzlawick 1976
4.17
1k+ ratings
The Art of Conversation
by Judy Apps • 2014
Your mental state shapes conversations more than words do. Train it, and everything changes.
3.56
468
The Art of Conversation Summary
The Art of Conversation 89%
Your mental state shapes conversations more than words do. Train it, and everything changes.
by Judy Apps 2014
3.56
468 ratings
Be a Brilliant Business Writer
by Jane Curry • 2010
The practical playbook for business writing that busy readers will read, not skim past.
4.14
28
Be a Brilliant Business Writer Summary
Be a Brilliant Business Writer 89%
The practical playbook for business writing that busy readers will read, not skim past.
by Jane Curry 2010
4.14
28 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 89%
Great conversation isn't about being clever. It's about being present. And presence can be trained.
by Sakyong Mipham 2017
3.57
1k+ ratings
Messages
by Matthew McKay • 1983
The skills every conversation needs: listening past words, expressing fully, resolving conflict.
3.97
550
Messages Summary
Messages 89%
The skills every conversation needs: listening past words, expressing fully, resolving conflict.
by Matthew McKay 1983
3.97
550 ratings
Say What You Mean
by Oren Jay Sofer • 2018
Mindfulness meets communication: stay present, speak from needs, and listen without defensiveness.
4.14
4k+
Say What You Mean Summary
Say What You Mean 89%
Mindfulness meets communication: stay present, speak from needs, and listen without defensiveness.
by Oren Jay Sofer 2018
4.14
4k+ 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 89%
Conversation is a trainable skill: a belief-and-technique method for connection in every setting.
by Emma Sargent 2010
3.40
220 ratings
Improve Your People Skills
by Patrick King • 2017
The secret to people skills: figure out what people want and give it to them first.
3.86
266
Improve Your People Skills Summary
Improve Your People Skills 89%
The secret to people skills: figure out what people want and give it to them first.
by Patrick King 2017
3.86
266 ratings
Speak, Memorably
by Bill McGowan • 2025
Being on-message gets you ignored. Seven principles for making your ideas impossible to forget.
3.69
254
Speak, Memorably Summary
Speak, Memorably 89%
Being on-message gets you ignored. Seven principles for making your ideas impossible to forget.
by Bill McGowan 2025
3.69
254 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? 89%
Curiosity beats credentials. Open any conversation so people lean in and ask for more.
by Sam Horn 2015
3.92
250 ratings
Speak Like a CEO
by Suzanne Bates • 2005
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
3.68
371
Speak Like a CEO Summary
Speak Like a CEO 89%
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
by Suzanne Bates 2005
3.68
371 ratings
Understanding Other People
by Beverly D. Flaxington • 2009
You don't see people. You see your own history projected onto them. How to clear the lens.
3.74
372
Understanding Other People Summary
Understanding Other People 89%
You don't see people. You see your own history projected onto them. How to clear the lens.
by Beverly D. Flaxington 2009
3.74
372 ratings
The Yes Factor
by Tonya Reiman • 2010
Master the silent 93 percent of communication that actually sways people.
3.59
160
The Yes Factor Summary
The Yes Factor 89%
Master the silent 93 percent of communication that actually sways people.
by Tonya Reiman 2010
3.59
160 ratings
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