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From Debate to Dialogue : Using the Understanding Process to Transform Our Conversations 3 reviews
Orchid Publications, 1998
Phill1SPHR@aol.com, Dallas, TX
+ Transform heated discussions into constructive dialogue + Contains valuable ideas to improve communication.
Have you ever listened to someone only to have them ultimately say to you that you weren't really listening? What was your response? Was it something like, "Sure, I was listening!" Well, what you have found is a book that gives you a recipe for developing some skills which most of us think we ...
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Leadership and the Art of Conversation: Conversation as a Management Tool 8 reviews Kim H. Krisco
Prima Lifestyles, 1997
You need not be a manager to read this gem!
+ Management by Conversation + It helps me understand and influence people everyday + Lucky to find this "should be" Best Seller + Excellent
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How to Win Friends & Influence People 638 reviews Dale Carnegie
Pocket, 1998
Charismatic!
+ excelent book + A Life Changer + good price + An excellent way to change your life
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The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave ... 62 reviews Debra Fine
Hyperion, 2005
"The Fine Art of Small Talk" is the real thing!
+ Adding a dimension to a fine book
"The Fine Art of Small Talk" is the real thing. Accept no substitutions.
Do you dread networking events, meeting new people, hospitality suites and business related social events? That's the question author Debra Fine poses on her Web site.
Let me answer the question. Yes, yes, yes, and yes. ...
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Corporate Conversations: A Guide to Crafting Effective and Appropriate Internal Communications 1 review Shel Holtz
AMACOM, 2003
Valuable Handbook for Reaching Employees
Today's employees want to be informed, included, and even consulted regarding corporate decisions, directions, activities, and issues. If they are not connected with their employer, people will leave the organization to seek employment opportunities where they can be more engaged. Anything and ...
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Conversationally Speaking : Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness 38 reviews Alan Garner
McGraw-Hill, 1997
Easy Read. Useful Tips
+ The Genesis of my Self Help Journey + Excellent + Useful information for just about anyone. + Practical principles to apply.
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The Art of Talking to Anyone: Essential People Skills for Success in Any Situation 6 reviews Rosalie Maggio
McGraw-Hill, 2005
The Art of Talking to Anyone
The author provides savvy, helpful ideas on improving communication in all situations. Very good.
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Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time 39 reviews Susan Scott
Berkley Trade, 2004
Change your conversations in a powerful way.
+ Come out from behind yourself + A primer on practical clarity + Tox + Fierce Conversations - leads to quality relationships
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That's Not What I Meant! 22 reviews Deborah Tannen
Ballantine Books, 1987
Powerful Communication Skills Taught from a Top Expert!
+ Effective Communication + Fantastic Book + Great for both genders + Insightful
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The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century 1168 reviews Thomas L. Friedman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006
Approachable for all readers, essential for understanding our flat world. This book should be on everyones "must read" list
+ Friedman is a True Patriot!
I found the first section (263 pages) difficult to plow through - I come from a software / engineering background and found the techie speak in the first section dry. Understandably this book was written for a broad audience, and this section was a prerequisite for the remainder of the book as it ...
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Scenarios: The Art of Strategic Conversation 10 reviews Kees van der Heijden
Wiley, 2005
Packed with Knowledge!
+ Comprehensive and Practical + Written in stone, not in sand + More than just scenarios, a book on strategic thinking & mgt
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The Pocket Guide to Making Successful Small Talk : How to Talk to Anyone Anytime Anywhere About Anything 13 reviews Bernardo J Carducci
Pocket Guide Company, 1999
try it you'll like it!
great information - works like a charm with a little practice!
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Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success in Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time 1 review Susan Scott
Piatkus Books, 2003
Excellent book
One of the best books I have read on having meaningful conversations, tackling difficult interactions, building good relationships.
Easy to read.
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Conversation Power: Communication for Business and Personal Success 10 reviews James K. Van Fleet
Nightingale-Conant, 2002
A great tool for better communication.
+ Very helpful and cogently presented...
I too read Carnegie, and I have plenty of common sense. But as an introvert, I still struggled with making good conversation and making my way through small talk when necessary. Plus I'm not a good reader ... I absorb audio tapes much better. This gave me exactly what I needed. Ok, I didn't ...
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most 133 reviews Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, ...
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000
Full of how to's
+ Good Reference + conversations + Looking forward to great results! + Great Book
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You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation 76 reviews Deborah Tannen
Harper Paperbacks, 2001
Exceptionally Researched and Written!
+ One of the best books on gender conversations + I understand!
I read this book several years ago and found it well researched, written and easy to understand.
Deborah Tannen is a linguist who clearly addresses how and why women and men communicate differently. She explains that women communicate primarily to establish connections and negotiate ...
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A First Look at Communication Theory with Conversations CD-ROM 4 reviews
Well worth the money
+ Very useful and practical textbook!
Somebody complained that this text is overpriced. I like a low price as much as the next person, but this text is well worth the cost! My other communications texts literally put me to sleep trying to slog through them. Not so with this one! It is engaging, easy to read, and entertaining. Em ...
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Powerful Conversations: How High Impact Leaders Communicate 7 reviews Phil Harkins
McGraw-Hill, 1999
A Must-Read for High Impact Leaders
+ Learn how high impact leaders communicate + Excellent Leadership Tool + A piece of the jigsaw + Insightful!
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You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation 76 reviews Deborah Tannen
Harper Paperbacks, 2001
Exceptionally Researched and Written!
+ One of the best books on gender conversations + I understand!
I read this book several years ago and found it well researched, written and easy to understand.
Deborah Tannen is a linguist who clearly addresses how and why women and men communicate differently. She explains that women communicate primarily to establish connections and negotiate ...
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Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success in Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time 1 review Susan Scott
Piatkus Books, 2003
Excellent book
One of the best books I have read on having meaningful conversations, tackling difficult interactions, building good relationships.
Easy to read.
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