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Communication Book Summaries

The Art of Social Media
by Guy Kawasaki • 2014
How to optimize every profile, post, and reply so your social media earns its own audience.
3.55
2k+
The Art of Social Media Summary
The Art of Social Media
How to optimize every profile, post, and reply so your social media earns its own audience.
by Guy Kawasaki 2014 176 pages
3.55
2k+ ratings
Steal the Show
by Michael Port • 2015
Apply an actor's toolkit to any speech, pitch, or interview and leave stage fright behind.
3.67
1k+
Steal the Show Summary
Steal the Show
Apply an actor's toolkit to any speech, pitch, or interview and leave stage fright behind.
by Michael Port 2015 237 pages
3.67
1k+ ratings
The Seven Levels of Communication
by Michael J. Maher • 2010
Why handwritten notes and phone calls outperform marketing dollars, and the system to prove it.
4.34
1k+
The Seven Levels of Communication Summary
The Seven Levels of Communication
Why handwritten notes and phone calls outperform marketing dollars, and the system to prove it.
by Michael J. Maher 2010 170 pages
4.34
1k+ ratings
The Dance of Connection
by Harriet Lerner • 2001
How to speak when you are furious, hurt, or scared, and still preserve the relationship.
4.06
4k+
The Dance of Connection Summary
The Dance of Connection
How to speak when you are furious, hurt, or scared, and still preserve the relationship.
by Harriet Lerner 2001 256 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate
by Patrick King • 2021
A structured skill for making people feel truly heard, and why it transforms relationships.
4.17
490
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate Summary
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate
A structured skill for making people feel truly heard, and why it transforms relationships.
by Patrick King 2021 184 pages
4.17
490 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
Exact posture, eye contact, and listening habits that make strangers want to know you and stay.
by Leil Lowndes 2000 288 pages
3.44
1k+ ratings
Community
by Peter Block • 2008
Belonging is not a program but a conversation: here is how to host it.
4.06
1k+
Community Summary
Community
Belonging is not a program but a conversation: here is how to host it.
by Peter Block 2008 264 pages
4.06
1k+ ratings
Yes!
by Noah J. Goldstein • 2008
Why people say yes is predictable. Fifty research-backed levers you can pull.
3.97
12k+
Yes! Summary
Yes!
Why people say yes is predictable. Fifty research-backed levers you can pull.
by Noah J. Goldstein 2008 250 pages
3.97
12k+ ratings
How To Deliver A TED Talk
by Jeremey Donovan • 2012
One idea, one catchphrase, and stories that land: the TED-stage blueprint anyone can follow.
3.97
2k+
How To Deliver A TED Talk Summary
How To Deliver A TED Talk
One idea, one catchphrase, and stories that land: the TED-stage blueprint anyone can follow.
by Jeremey Donovan 2012 107 pages
3.97
2k+ 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
Most conversations fail before they begin. The discipline of listening well enough to be heard.
by Celeste Headlee 2017 272 pages
3.94
5k+ ratings
Your Perfect Right
by Robert Alberti • 1970
How to say what you need, refuse what you don't, and keep the relationship intact.
3.68
500+
Your Perfect Right Summary
Your Perfect Right
How to say what you need, refuse what you don't, and keep the relationship intact.
by Robert Alberti 1970 328 pages
3.68
500+ 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
The skill of connection: learn to read people, listen actively, and navigate tough conversations.
by James W. Williams 2020 198 pages
3.77
251 ratings
Sleight of Mouth
by Robert B. Dilts • 2001
Limiting beliefs have a grammatical structure. Learn the verbal patterns that target it directly.
4.09
500+
Sleight of Mouth Summary
Sleight of Mouth
Limiting beliefs have a grammatical structure. Learn the verbal patterns that target it directly.
by Robert B. Dilts 2001 330 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
Power of a Positive No
by William Ury • 2007
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
4.00
3k+
Power of a Positive No Summary
Power of a Positive No
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
by William Ury 2007 250 pages
4.00
3k+ ratings
Connect
by David L. Bradford • 2021
Polite is not close. The skills that bridge that gap, from Stanford's most sought-after course.
4.07
1k+
Connect Summary
Connect
Polite is not close. The skills that bridge that gap, from Stanford's most sought-after course.
by David L. Bradford 2021 320 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
Humor, Seriously
by Jennifer Aaker • 2020
Humor is a learnable workplace advantage, not a personality trait. The research and the playbook.
3.83
3k+
Humor, Seriously Summary
Humor, Seriously
Humor is a learnable workplace advantage, not a personality trait. The research and the playbook.
by Jennifer Aaker 2020 272 pages
3.83
3k+ ratings
Think Like a Psychologist
by Patrick King • 2019
Why someone says 'I'm fine' but looks disgusted: the hidden rules of facial and body language.
3.42
500+
Think Like a Psychologist Summary
Think Like a Psychologist
Why someone says 'I'm fine' but looks disgusted: the hidden rules of facial and body language.
by Patrick King 2019 263 pages
3.42
500+ ratings
Hypnotic Writing
by Joe Vitale • 2006
A guide to matching your reader's mental trance and leading them straight to the sale.
3.86
500+
Hypnotic Writing Summary
Hypnotic Writing
A guide to matching your reader's mental trance and leading them straight to the sale.
by Joe Vitale 2006 288 pages
3.86
500+ 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
From handshakes to hard conversations: the skills that get you past awkward and into influence.
by Lisa B. Marshall 2013 288 pages
3.77
265 ratings
Feeling Good Together
by David D. Burns • 2008
You're secretly causing the fights you hate. The exact communication fixes that break the cycle.
4.19
1k+
Feeling Good Together Summary
Feeling Good Together
You're secretly causing the fights you hate. The exact communication fixes that break the cycle.
by David D. Burns 2008 288 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
High Conflict
by Amanda Ripley • 2021
Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.
4.26
4k+
High Conflict Summary
High Conflict
Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.
by Amanda Ripley 2021 368 pages
4.26
4k+ ratings
How to Instantly Connect with Anyone
by Leil Lowndes • 2009
Turn strangers into allies with 96 micro-moves for eye contact, body language, and small talk.
3.37
1k+
How to Instantly Connect with Anyone Summary
How to Instantly Connect with Anyone
Turn strangers into allies with 96 micro-moves for eye contact, body language, and small talk.
by Leil Lowndes 2009 336 pages
3.37
1k+ ratings
How Highly Effective People Speak
by Peter Andrei • 2020
Wire your message for the human mind: nine cognitive biases that turn talk into influence.
3.47
341
How Highly Effective People Speak Summary
How Highly Effective People Speak
Wire your message for the human mind: nine cognitive biases that turn talk into influence.
by Peter Andrei 2020 365 pages
3.47
341 ratings
On Dialogue
by David Bohm • 1996
Dialogue is less about talking than about seeing the hidden thought system that runs you.
4.08
1k+
On Dialogue Summary
On Dialogue
Dialogue is less about talking than about seeing the hidden thought system that runs you.
by David Bohm 1996 144 pages
4.08
1k+ ratings
Talking to Humans
by Giff Constable • 2014
A concise guide to customer interviews that separate real demand from polite lies.
4.06
1k+
Talking to Humans Summary
Talking to Humans
A concise guide to customer interviews that separate real demand from polite lies.
by Giff Constable 2014 75 pages
4.06
1k+ 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
500+
The Bezos Blueprint Summary
The Bezos Blueprint
Amazon banned PowerPoint. The memo that replaced it trains a skill slide decks actively erode.
by Carmine Gallo 2022 261 pages
4.14
500+ 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
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
by Ros Atkins 2023 320 pages
3.91
1k+ ratings
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
by James C. Humes • 2002
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
3.92
2k+
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln Summary
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
by James C. Humes 2002 224 pages
3.92
2k+ ratings
Cold Calling Techniques {That Really Work!}
by Stephan Schiffman • 1987
Track your ratios, flip every objection with one question, and set 50 more appointments this year.
3.90
500+
Cold Calling Techniques {That Really Work!} Summary
Cold Calling Techniques {That Really Work!}
Track your ratios, flip every objection with one question, and set 50 more appointments this year.
by Stephan Schiffman 1987 148 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
Without Saying a Word
by Kasia Wezowski • 2018
Decode the half-second flashes that reveal hidden emotions, and get answers without asking.
3.47
500+
Without Saying a Word Summary
Without Saying a Word
Decode the half-second flashes that reveal hidden emotions, and get answers without asking.
by Kasia Wezowski 2018 272 pages
3.47
500+ ratings
Presentation Zen
by Garr Reynolds • 2007
A presentation is a documentary, not a document. Strip it down to story, image, and space.
4.05
14k+
Presentation Zen Summary
Presentation Zen
A presentation is a documentary, not a document. Strip it down to story, image, and space.
by Garr Reynolds 2007 229 pages
4.05
14k+ ratings
How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
by Les Giblin • 1956
Human nature runs on self-esteem: the practical playbook for turning that need into influence.
4.28
14k+
How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People Summary
How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
Human nature runs on self-esteem: the practical playbook for turning that need into influence.
by Les Giblin 1956 196 pages
4.28
14k+ ratings
Storytelling with Data
by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic • 2019
Turn chart clutter into clear stories. Practice exercises that make your data impossible to ignore.
4.47
179
Storytelling with Data Summary
Storytelling with Data
Turn chart clutter into clear stories. Practice exercises that make your data impossible to ignore.
by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 2019 448 pages
4.47
179 ratings
Move Fast and Fix Things
by Frances Frei • 2023
Your speed problem is actually a trust problem. Diagnose it Monday, accelerate by Friday.
3.62
500+
Move Fast and Fix Things Summary
Move Fast and Fix Things
Your speed problem is actually a trust problem. Diagnose it Monday, accelerate by Friday.
by Frances Frei 2023 240 pages
3.62
500+ ratings
How to Flirt with Women
by Ray Asher • 2020
Flirting without the creep factor: the body language, timing, and respect that actually draw her in.
3.78
121
How to Flirt with Women Summary
How to Flirt with Women
Flirting without the creep factor: the body language, timing, and respect that actually draw her in.
by Ray Asher 2020 196 pages
3.78
121 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
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
by Warren Berger 2018 288 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
Improv Wisdom
by Patricia Ryan Madson • 2005
Stop preparing. Say yes. Go for average. An improv teacher's rules for life on the fly.
4.00
2k+
Improv Wisdom Summary
Improv Wisdom
Stop preparing. Say yes. Go for average. An improv teacher's rules for life on the fly.
by Patricia Ryan Madson 2005 160 pages
4.00
2k+ ratings
Making Numbers Count
by Chip Heath • 2022
Most numbers die the moment they're spoken. A handful of translation moves make them unforgettable.
3.87
2k+
Making Numbers Count Summary
Making Numbers Count
Most numbers die the moment they're spoken. A handful of translation moves make them unforgettable.
by Chip Heath 2022 224 pages
3.87
2k+ ratings
Getting More
by Stuart Diamond • 2010
Negotiation is mostly about emotions and relationships; the substance is barely a rounding error.
4.09
3k+
Getting More Summary
Getting More
Negotiation is mostly about emotions and relationships; the substance is barely a rounding error.
by Stuart Diamond 2010 416 pages
4.09
3k+ ratings
How to Deliver a Ted Talk
by Jeremey Donovan • 2012
Passion is not enough on stage. The repeatable craft of a talk that actually moves people.
3.97
2k+
How to Deliver a Ted Talk Summary
How to Deliver a Ted Talk
Passion is not enough on stage. The repeatable craft of a talk that actually moves people.
by Jeremey Donovan 2012 208 pages
3.97
2k+ ratings
Humble Inquiry
by Edgar H. Schein • 2013
Your workplace defaults to telling. The missing skill: questions asked from genuine not-knowing.
3.72
4k+
Humble Inquiry Summary
Humble Inquiry
Your workplace defaults to telling. The missing skill: questions asked from genuine not-knowing.
by Edgar H. Schein 2013 144 pages
3.72
4k+ 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
Everyone wants conversations to end sooner. Specific techniques to make yours the exception.
by Patrick King 2022 205 pages
3.56
404 ratings
The New Rules of Marketing and PR
by David Meerman Scott • 2007
Stop pitching journalists. Start publishing directly for your customers: the complete playbook.
3.85
6k+
The New Rules of Marketing and PR Summary
The New Rules of Marketing and PR
Stop pitching journalists. Start publishing directly for your customers: the complete playbook.
by David Meerman Scott 2007 304 pages
3.85
6k+ ratings
Set Your Voice Free
by Donna Frazier • 1999
Ninety-eight percent of people aren't tone-deaf. Your voice just hasn't learned to breathe yet.
3.92
468
Set Your Voice Free Summary
Set Your Voice Free
Ninety-eight percent of people aren't tone-deaf. Your voice just hasn't learned to breathe yet.
by Donna Frazier 1999 320 pages
3.92
468 ratings
Say It Well
by Terry Szuplat • 2024
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
4.17
483
Say It Well Summary
Say It Well
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
by Terry Szuplat 2024 352 pages
4.17
483 ratings
The Power of Body Language
by Joe Navarro • 2009
Most body language advice starts with the face. An ex-FBI agent starts with the feet.
4.09
500+
The Power of Body Language Summary
The Power of Body Language
Most body language advice starts with the face. An ex-FBI agent starts with the feet.
by Joe Navarro 2009 0 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
Think Again
by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong • 2018
Turn arguments from fights into tools: spot the fallacies, build sound cases, refute with civility.
3.34
500+
Think Again Summary
Think Again
Turn arguments from fights into tools: spot the fallacies, build sound cases, refute with civility.
by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 2018 288 pages
3.34
500+ ratings
The Art of Negotiation
by Tim Castle • 2018
Preparation beats persuasion: a negotiation system that works for salary, home, and everyday life.
3.72
168
The Art of Negotiation Summary
The Art of Negotiation
Preparation beats persuasion: a negotiation system that works for salary, home, and everyday life.
by Tim Castle 2018 294 pages
3.72
168 ratings
You Can Negotiate Anything
by Herb Cohen • 1980
Three hidden levers rule every negotiation. Learn to use them to get what you want.
3.82
2k+
You Can Negotiate Anything Summary
You Can Negotiate Anything
Three hidden levers rule every negotiation. Learn to use them to get what you want.
by Herb Cohen 1980 256 pages
3.82
2k+ ratings
The Secrets to Charisma and Personal Magnetism
by Bruno Martins • 2016
A step-by-step energy system that turns your eyes, voice, and posture into instruments of influence.
3.33
21
The Secrets to Charisma and Personal Magnetism Summary
The Secrets to Charisma and Personal Magnetism
A step-by-step energy system that turns your eyes, voice, and posture into instruments of influence.
by Bruno Martins 2016 118 pages
3.33
21 ratings
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