There are hundreds of books published on communication. To save you time trying to find your next read, we pull together 10 of the most popular titles with updated prices for delivery to your door.
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Kerry Patterson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate “[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.” —from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.” —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul® The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to: Prepare for high-stakes situations Transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue Make it safe to talk about almost anything Be persuasive, not abrasive
SPECIAL 2-FOR-1 DEAL: Buy the Paperback and download the Kindle version for FREE! How would you like to greatly improve ALL your relationships at home, work, anywhere? 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere! is an excellent 'How-To Guide' for practicing the key skills that will help you listen and speak more effectively, identify and overcome communication barriers, and achieve relationship success with the important people in your life--your spouse or partner, young, teen or adult child, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, customers--everyone! Plus, there are Self-Review Questions and Action Items at the end of several of the chapters. In this book you will learn: How to listen with clarity and focus to understand what the other person is saying and feeling such that they feel truly heard and understood Listening blocks to effective communication and how to overcome them How to express yourself well and have constructive dialogue to achieve mutual understanding Effective conflict management and problem-solving when there's a disagreement How to nurture your relationships on a consistent basis The power of expressing gratitude and appreciation And more... You will also get the 12-Day Communication Challenge! This Action Guide at the end of the book will help you practice a particular skill step each day thus growing in confidence and ability as you do. If you want to help improve your marriage or relationship through communication skills, get this book! CLICK ON THE "ADD TO CART" BUTTON ABOVE and start growing your skills to strengthen your marriage, family, and all your relationships right away!
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Introduces the theory of adult attachment as an advanced relationship science that can enable individuals to find and sustain love, offering insight into the roles of genetics and early family life in how people approach relationships.
Nonviolent Communication (A Language of Life) by Marhsall B. Rosenberg
Publisher: Puddle Dancer Press
The latest edition of the communication guide that has sold more than 1,000,000 copies An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this international bestseller uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy in order to speak honestly without creating hostility, break patterns of thinking that lead to anger and depression, and communicate compassionately. Included in the new edition is a chapter on conflict resolution and mediation.
Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond by Jay Sullivan
Publisher: Wiley
Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenario Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? Do people buy into your ideas? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and clear and persuasive messages, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, lead with authenticity and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication. Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want. Shift your focus from yourself to other people Build a reputation as a good listener Develop your written and oral communications for the greatest impact Inspire and influence others Communicate more effectively in any business or social situation Did that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. Simply Said teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life.
Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting (Better Marriage Series) by Marcus Kusi
Publisher: Our Peaceful Family
Discover how to communicate with your spouse without fighting. Even if you have a difficult spouse. In this book, you will learn the proven communication skills every couple needs communicate better, feel heard and understood. So you can improve your marriage or relationship.
Communication Skills: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Social Intelligence, Presentation, Persuasion and Public Speaking (Positive Psychology Coaching Series Book) (Volume 9) by Ian Tuhovsky
Do You Know How To Communicate With People Effectively, Avoid Conflicts and Get What You Want From Life? ...It's mostly about what you say, but also about WHEN, WHY and HOW you say it. **MY GIFT TO YOU INSIDE: Link to download my 120 page e-book "Mindfulness Based Stress and Anxiety Management Tools" for free!** Do The Things You Usually Say Help You, Or Maybe Hold You Back? Dear Friends, Have you ever considered how many times you intuitively felt that maybe you lost something important or crucial, simply because you unwittingly said or did something, which put somebody off? Maybe it was a misfortunate word, bad formulation, inappropriate joke, forgotten name, huge misinterpretation, awkward conversation or a strange tone of your voice? Maybe you assumed that you knew exactly what a particular concept meant for another person and you stopped asking questions? Maybe you could not listen carefully or could not stay silent for a moment? How many times have you wanted to achieve something, negotiate better terms, or ask for a promotion and failed miserably? It's time to put that to an end with the help of this book. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples' lives. If you don't know how to communicate properly, you are going to have problems both in your intimate and family relationships. You are going to be ineffective in work and business situations. It's going to be troublesome managing employees or getting what you want from your boss or your clients on a daily basis. Overall, effective communication is like an engine oil which makes your life run smoothly, getting you wherever you want to be. There are very few areas in life in which you can succeed in the long run without this crucial skill. What Will You Learn With This Book? -What Are The Most Common Communication Obstacles Between People And How To Avoid Them -How To Express Anger And Avoid Conflicts -What Are The Most 8 Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Want To Be An Effective Communicator? -5 Most Basic and Crucial Conversational Fixes -How To Deal With Difficult and Toxic People -Phrases to Purge from Your Dictionary (And What to Substitute Them With) -The Subtle Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback -Rapport, the Art of Excellent Communication -How to Use Metaphors to Communicate Better And Connect With People -What Metaprograms and Meta Models Are and How Exactly To Make Use of Them To Become A Polished Communicator -How To Read Faces and How to Effectively Predict Future Behaviors -How to Finally Start Remembering Names -How to Have a Great Public Presentation -How To Create Your Own Unique Personality in Business (and Everyday Life) -Effective Networking Start improving your life today.
I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships by Michael S. Sorensen
Publisher: Autumn Creek Press
What if making one tweak to your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this 3-hour, conversational read, you'll discover the whats, whys, and hows of one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) communication skills-validation. Whether you're looking to improve your relationship with your spouse, navigate difficult conversations at work, or connect on a deeper level with friends and family, this book delivers simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any relationship in your life. Mastery of this simple skill will enable you to: Calm (and sometimes even eliminate) the concerns, fears, and uncertainties of others Increase feelings of love, respect, and appreciation in your romantic relationships Quickly resolve, or even prevent, arguments Help others become open to your point of view Give advice and feedback that sticks Provide support and encouragement to others, even when you don't know how to "fix" the problem And much more In short: this skill is powerful. Give the principles and practices in this book a chance and you'll be amazed at the difference they can make.
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