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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 94%
Most of what you communicate never leaves your mouth. A roadmap to the other 80 percent.
by Dale Blake 2014
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) 93%
The small talk you dread, the tough conversations you avoid, and a playbook for both.
by Shola Kaye 2020
3.64
14 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 93%
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
by Matt Abrahams 2023
3.69
5k+ 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
21 Days of Effective Communication
by Ian Tuhovsky • 2018
A 21-day plan of daily habits that turn awkward exchanges into confident, connected conversations.
3.85
966
21 Days of Effective Communication Summary
21 Days of Effective Communication 92%
A 21-day plan of daily habits that turn awkward exchanges into confident, connected conversations.
by Ian Tuhovsky 2018
3.85
966 ratings
Smart Talk
by Lisa B. Marshall • 2013
From handshakes to hard conversations: the skills that get you past awkward and into influence.
3.77
265
Smart Talk Summary
Smart Talk 92%
From handshakes to hard conversations: the skills that get you past awkward and into influence.
by Lisa B. Marshall 2013
3.77
265 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
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
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 92%
From small talk to condolence calls: the practical words and questions that work.
by Rosalie Maggio 2005
3.22
338 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 92%
Better conversations don't require a personality transplant; they require the right techniques.
by Mike Bechtle 2013
3.76
173 ratings
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 92%
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
by Ros Atkins 2023
3.91
1k+ 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
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
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 92%
You text fluently but freeze face to face. Four simple skills that fix it for good.
by Debra Fine 2014
3.62
42 ratings
The Art of Conversation
by Catherine Blyth • 2008
How the quiet art of listening can make you the most persuasive person in any room.
2.77
799
The Art of Conversation Summary
The Art of Conversation 92%
How the quiet art of listening can make you the most persuasive person in any room.
by Catherine Blyth 2008
2.77
799 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
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 92%
93% of communication is not your words. A guide to the rest.
by P.S. Perkins 2008
3.33
36 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
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 92%
Replace awkward silences with fluid exchanges using the collaborative techniques of improv comedy.
by Patrick King 2015
3.64
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 92%
Social skills are learnable. A guide to hidden conversational signals and building real friendships.
by Tynan 2015
3.71
734 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
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 92%
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
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
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 92%
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
The Science of Effective Communication
by Ian Tuhovsky • 2017
Most people listen just long enough to plan their reply. The skills that break the pattern.
3.73
288
The Science of Effective Communication Summary
The Science of Effective Communication 92%
Most people listen just long enough to plan their reply. The skills that break the pattern.
by Ian Tuhovsky 2017
3.73
288 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! 92%
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
La parole est un sport de combat
by Bertand Périer • 2017
The eloquence workout: train your body, voice, and logic until you own the room.
3.65
310
La parole est un sport de combat Summary
La parole est un sport de combat 92%
The eloquence workout: train your body, voice, and logic until you own the room.
by Bertand Périer 2017
3.65
310 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
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
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
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
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 92%
The four-minute window that decides how people see you, and how to control it.
by Brenda Hill 2013
3.29
7 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 92%
Everyone wants conversations to end sooner. Specific techniques to make yours the exception.
by Patrick King 2022
3.56
404 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 92%
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
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
It's the Way You Say It
by Carol A. Fleming • 2010
Fix the vocal problems you cannot hear: from mumbling and speed to monotone and stage fright.
3.63
599
It's the Way You Say It Summary
It's the Way You Say It 92%
Fix the vocal problems you cannot hear: from mumbling and speed to monotone and stage fright.
by Carol A. Fleming 2010
3.63
599 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 92%
Being on-message gets you ignored. Seven principles for making your ideas impossible to forget.
by Bill McGowan 2025
3.69
254 ratings
Communication Skills Training
by James W. Williams • 2020
The skill of connection: learn to read people, listen actively, and navigate tough conversations.
3.77
251
Communication Skills Training Summary
Communication Skills Training 91%
The skill of connection: learn to read people, listen actively, and navigate tough conversations.
by James W. Williams 2020
3.77
251 ratings
The Serious Business of Small Talk
by Carol A. Fleming • 2018
A shared moment, a personal detail, one question: the routine that turns strangers into allies.
3.58
279
The Serious Business of Small Talk Summary
The Serious Business of Small Talk 91%
A shared moment, a personal detail, one question: the routine that turns strangers into allies.
by Carol A. Fleming 2018
3.58
279 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 91%
How to start, sustain, and exit any conversation using the personality you already have.
by Mike Bechtle 2008
3.52
151 ratings
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute)
by Stéphane de Freitas • 2018
Public speaking redefined: no scripts, no performance, just the power of saying what you truly mean.
3.41
17
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute) Summary
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute) 91%
Public speaking redefined: no scripts, no performance, just the power of saying what you truly mean.
by Stéphane de Freitas 2018
3.41
17 ratings
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere
by Larry King • 2004
The listening-first method for talking to anyone, from the broadcaster who interviewed everyone.
3.57
5k+
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere Summary
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere 91%
The listening-first method for talking to anyone, from the broadcaster who interviewed everyone.
by Larry King 2004
3.57
5k+ ratings
Psychology
by Jackson Seller • 2016
People read you in seconds. The habits that make them like what they see.
5.00
1
Psychology Summary
Psychology 91%
People read you in seconds. The habits that make them like what they see.
by Jackson Seller 2016
5.00
1 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 91%
The difference between a question that connects and one that corners: it starts before you speak.
by Will Wise 2017
3.96
487 ratings
How to Talk to Anyone
by Steven Hopkins • 2019
Seven seconds to earn trust. The body language, questions, and exits that keep conversations alive.
3.21
34
How to Talk to Anyone Summary
How to Talk to Anyone 91%
Seven seconds to earn trust. The body language, questions, and exits that keep conversations alive.
by Steven Hopkins 2019
3.21
34 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 91%
The drills, openers, and exit strategies that turn conversation into a trainable skill.
by John S. Lawson 2020
2.88
78 ratings
Effective Communication
by D.K. Publishing • 2015
Speak, write, listen, negotiate: the communication skills that define effective management.
3.78
32
Effective Communication Summary
Effective Communication 91%
Speak, write, listen, negotiate: the communication skills that define effective management.
by D.K. Publishing 2015
3.78
32 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 91%
The listening, trust, and feedback skills that make people want to hear what you say next.
by Dianna Booher 1994
3.83
134 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 91%
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 be Heard
by Julian Treasure • 2017
Your voice is an untuned instrument, and deep listening is the practice that tunes it.
3.65
818
How to be Heard Summary
How to be Heard 91%
Your voice is an untuned instrument, and deep listening is the practice that tunes it.
by Julian Treasure 2017
3.65
818 ratings
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