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Magic Words
by Tim David • 2014
Seven ordinary words with outsized influence: the psychology of each, and when to use them.
3.92
359
Magic Words Summary
Magic Words 92%
Seven ordinary words with outsized influence: the psychology of each, and when to use them.
by Tim David 2014
3.92
359 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 92%
Speak without attacking, hear without defending, and ask for what you want without demanding it.
by Marshall B. Rosenberg 1999
4.33
50k+ 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 92%
Why praise, advice, and orders backfire in conversation, and what to do instead.
by Matthew Barker 2018
4
14 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 92%
Your silence speaks. Your questions command. Your fights turn on where you punctuate the story.
by Paul Watzlawick 1967
4.21
939 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 92%
Most of what you communicate never leaves your mouth. A roadmap to the other 80 percent.
by Dale Blake 2014
People-Reading
by Ernest G. Beier • 1975
Every relationship runs on unconscious control. Learn to see the signals you have been missing.
3.92
24
People-Reading Summary
People-Reading 92%
Every relationship runs on unconscious control. Learn to see the signals you have been missing.
by Ernest G. Beier 1975
3.92
24 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 92%
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
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 92%
The secret to people skills: figure out what people want and give it to them first.
by Patrick King 2017
3.86
266 ratings
You're Not Listening
by Kate Murphy • 2020
Your brain syncs with a speaker's when you truly listen. Almost nobody does it anymore.
4.07
24k+
You're Not Listening Summary
You're Not Listening 92%
Your brain syncs with a speaker's when you truly listen. Almost nobody does it anymore.
by Kate Murphy 2020
4.07
24k+ 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) 92%
The small talk you dread, the tough conversations you avoid, and a playbook for both.
by Shola Kaye 2020
3.64
14 ratings
How to Read People Like a Book
by James W. Williams • 2020
Decode personality types, body language, and verbal cues to connect with anyone in minutes.
3.54
857
How to Read People Like a Book Summary
How to Read People Like a Book 92%
Decode personality types, body language, and verbal cues to connect with anyone in minutes.
by James W. Williams 2020
3.54
857 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 92%
Most of us plan outfits, not words. Conversation rules a Harvard professor actually tested.
by Alison Wood Brooks 2025
4.00
2k+ 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 92%
Scripts for the conversations that save friendships, deepen love, and raise confident kids.
by Don Gabor 2013
3.00
3 ratings
How to Talk to Anyone
by Lucas Bailey • 2023
How to signal confidence before you speak, banter without offense, and turn conflict into agreement.
4.34
217
How to Talk to Anyone Summary
How to Talk to Anyone 92%
How to signal confidence before you speak, banter without offense, and turn conflict into agreement.
by Lucas Bailey 2023
4.34
217 ratings
Supercommunicators
by Charles Duhigg • 2024
Three hidden scripts control every conversation. The rule for hearing what no one actually says.
3.97
41k+
Supercommunicators Summary
Supercommunicators 92%
Three hidden scripts control every conversation. The rule for hearing what no one actually says.
by Charles Duhigg 2024
3.97
41k+ 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 92%
Social ease isn't a gift; it's learnable. The drills that replace awkwardness with connection.
by Alan Garner 1980
3.89
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 92%
The skills every conversation needs: listening past words, expressing fully, resolving conflict.
by Matthew McKay 1983
3.97
550 ratings
How to Talk to Anybody
by Derek Borthwick • 2022
Scripted tips fail because fear comes first. A brain-based method to make small talk automatic.
3.72
360
How to Talk to Anybody Summary
How to Talk to Anybody 92%
Scripted tips fail because fear comes first. A brain-based method to make small talk automatic.
by Derek Borthwick 2022
3.72
360 ratings
Words Can Change Your Brain
by Andrew B. Newberg • 2012
Your words flood the listener's brain with stress or trust hormones. The choice is trainable.
3.79
1k+
Words Can Change Your Brain Summary
Words Can Change Your Brain 92%
Your words flood the listener's brain with stress or trust hormones. The choice is trainable.
by Andrew B. Newberg 2012
3.79
1k+ 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 92%
Conversation is a trainable skill: a belief-and-technique method for connection in every setting.
by Emma Sargent 2010
3.40
220 ratings
Captivate
by Vanessa Van Edwards • 2017
Behavior is a language. The nonverbal tells and personality maps for reading anyone in seconds.
4.11
9k+
Captivate Summary
Captivate 92%
Behavior is a language. The nonverbal tells and personality maps for reading anyone in seconds.
by Vanessa Van Edwards 2017
4.11
9k+ 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 92%
The silent signals that decide if you get the job, the sale, or the date.
by Phillip Roy 2012
5.00
1 ratings
The Art of Seductive Communication
by Karma Peters • 2014
Most persuasion is about tactics. Influence comes from empathy, presence, and being worth trusting.
3.50
12
The Art of Seductive Communication Summary
The Art of Seductive Communication 92%
Most persuasion is about tactics. Influence comes from empathy, presence, and being worth trusting.
by Karma Peters 2014
3.50
12 ratings
Rapport
by Emily Alison • 2020
Tested on terrorists: four communication styles that turn reading people into a learnable skill.
4.21
715
Rapport Summary
Rapport 92%
Tested on terrorists: four communication styles that turn reading people into a learnable skill.
by Emily Alison 2020
4.21
715 ratings
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?
by Alan Alda • 2017
Connection is the foundation, not the ornament. Alan Alda's improv method for building it.
3.86
7k+
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? Summary
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? 92%
Connection is the foundation, not the ornament. Alan Alda's improv method for building it.
by Alan Alda 2017
3.86
7k+ 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 92%
Mindfulness meets communication: stay present, speak from needs, and listen without defensiveness.
by Oren Jay Sofer 2018
4.14
4k+ ratings
The Secret Life of Pronouns
by James W. Pennebaker • 2011
Your pronouns betray who you are: your status, your emotions, even whether you're lying.
3.67
3k+
The Secret Life of Pronouns Summary
The Secret Life of Pronouns 92%
Your pronouns betray who you are: your status, your emotions, even whether you're lying.
by James W. Pennebaker 2011
3.67
3k+ 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 92%
44 psychology-backed models that make conversation a learnable skill, not a personality trait.
by Mikael Krogerus 2020
3.71
2k+ ratings
Radical Listening
by Christian Van Nieuwerburgh • 2025
Stop nodding and start noticing. The internal skills that turn conversation into real connection.
3.95
60
Radical Listening Summary
Radical Listening 92%
Stop nodding and start noticing. The internal skills that turn conversation into real connection.
by Christian Van Nieuwerburgh 2025
3.95
60 ratings
Ni me explico ni me entiendes
by Xavier Guix • 2004
Reality is built in conversation, not described. Tools to stop misreading everyone you meet.
3.46
136
Ni me explico ni me entiendes Summary
Ni me explico ni me entiendes 92%
Reality is built in conversation, not described. Tools to stop misreading everyone you meet.
by Xavier Guix 2004
3.46
136 ratings
We Need to Talk
by Celeste Headlee • 2017
Most conversations fail before they begin. The discipline of listening well enough to be heard.
3.94
5k+
We Need to Talk Summary
We Need to Talk 92%
Most conversations fail before they begin. The discipline of listening well enough to be heard.
by Celeste Headlee 2017
3.94
5k+ ratings
How to Be a People Magnet
by Leil Lowndes • 2000
Exact posture, eye contact, and listening habits that make strangers want to know you and stay.
3.44
1k+
How to Be a People Magnet Summary
How to Be a People Magnet 92%
Exact posture, eye contact, and listening habits that make strangers want to know you and stay.
by Leil Lowndes 2000
3.44
1k+ ratings
Verbal Judo
by George J. Thompson • 1993
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
3.84
7k+
Verbal Judo Summary
Verbal Judo 92%
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
by George J. Thompson 1993
3.84
7k+ 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 92%
Start conversations with anyone, avoid awkward silences, and leave people glad they met you.
by Peter W. Murphy 2011
3.25
4k+ ratings
The Power of E.Q.
by Patrick King • 2023
How to read a room, say no cleanly, and apologize so it sticks.
4.25
52
The Power of E.Q. Summary
The Power of E.Q. 92%
How to read a room, say no cleanly, and apologize so it sticks.
by Patrick King 2023
4.25
52 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 92%
Your mental state shapes conversations more than words do. Train it, and everything changes.
by Judy Apps 2014
3.56
468 ratings
How to Know a Person
by David Brooks • 2023
Make anyone feel genuinely known. It is a teachable skill, not a natural gift.
4.03
41k+
How to Know a Person Summary
How to Know a Person 92%
Make anyone feel genuinely known. It is a teachable skill, not a natural gift.
by David Brooks 2023
4.03
41k+ 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 92%
Master the silent 93 percent of communication that actually sways people.
by Tonya Reiman 2010
3.59
160 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 92%
Six body signals, three opening lines and a listening method that turns small talk into connection.
by Don Gabor 1983
3.60
1k+ ratings
How to Talk to Anyone
by Leil Lowndes • 2008
62 techniques for any conversation: how to enter, connect, and be remembered by anyone.
2.75
2k+
How to Talk to Anyone Summary
How to Talk to Anyone 92%
62 techniques for any conversation: how to enter, connect, and be remembered by anyone.
by Leil Lowndes 2008
2.75
2k+ ratings
The Lost Art of Listening
by Michael P. Nichols • 1994
Listening that actually heals requires silencing your own inner monologue. Here is what that takes.
4.08
3k+
The Lost Art of Listening Summary
The Lost Art of Listening 92%
Listening that actually heals requires silencing your own inner monologue. Here is what that takes.
by Michael P. Nichols 1994
4.08
3k+ 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 92%
Why most workplace conversations fail, and the eight skills that fix them.
by Jim Knight 2015
3.97
582 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 92%
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
by Matt Abrahams 2023
3.69
5k+ ratings
It's Not All About Me
by Robin Dreeke • 2011
Why ending the conversation early makes people open up: an FBI insider's field-tested rapport rules.
3.85
2k+
It's Not All About Me Summary
It's Not All About Me 92%
Why ending the conversation early makes people open up: an FBI insider's field-tested rapport rules.
by Robin Dreeke 2011
3.85
2k+ ratings
How To Talk To Anyone
by John S. Lawson • 2020
The drills, openers, and exit strategies that turn conversation into a trainable skill.
2.88
78
How To Talk To Anyone Summary
How To Talk To Anyone 92%
The drills, openers, and exit strategies that turn conversation into a trainable skill.
by John S. Lawson 2020
2.88
78 ratings
You Just Don't Understand
by Deborah Tannen • 1990
Men talk to rank; women talk to bond. A collision course learned on the playground.
3.88
7k+
You Just Don't Understand Summary
You Just Don't Understand 92%
Men talk to rank; women talk to bond. A collision course learned on the playground.
by Deborah Tannen 1990
3.88
7k+ ratings
Active Listening
by Sue Thompson • 2015
Four listening skills that build trust, defuse conflict, and make people feel truly heard.
3
3
Active Listening Summary
Active Listening 92%
Four listening skills that build trust, defuse conflict, and make people feel truly heard.
by Sue Thompson 2015
3
3 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 92%
The NLP playbook for reading people, building instant rapport, and dismantling mental blocks.
by Ian Tuhovsky 2015
3.87
723 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 91%
Better conversations don't require a personality transplant; they require the right techniques.
by Mike Bechtle 2013
3.76
173 ratings
The Structure of Magic II
by John Grinder • 1975
Read the sensory code in everyday words, and turn internal fracture into integration.
4.07
419
The Structure of Magic II Summary
The Structure of Magic II 91%
Read the sensory code in everyday words, and turn internal fracture into integration.
by John Grinder 1975
4.07
419 ratings
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