Communication
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41 books in this category
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
A timeless guide on building strong relationships, persuading others, and increasing influence in personal and professional life.
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Neil Postman
Critiques the impact of television and mass media on public discourse, arguing that entertainment values undermine serious communication.
Radical Candor
Kim Scott
A guide to effective management that emphasizes honest, empathetic communication with teams.
On Writing Well
William Zinsser
A guide to writing nonfiction effectively, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and style across various forms.
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.
A timeless guide on English grammar and composition, emphasizing clarity and brevity in writing.
Talking to Strangers
Malcolm Gladwell
Explores how misunderstandings between strangers lead to conflict, using psychology and real-world examples.
Talk Like TED
Carmine Gallo
Shares techniques for delivering engaging presentations, based on insights from popular TED speakers.
You're Not Listening
Kate Murphy
Discusses the importance of listening in personal and professional relationships, offering tips to improve listening skills.
Words That Work
Frank Luntz
Discusses the power of language in shaping public opinion and provides insights into effective communication.
Yes!
Robert Cialdini
Offers practical techniques for persuasion, drawing from psychological principles to improve influence and negotiation.
Secrets of Power Negotiating
Roger Dawson
A comprehensive guide to negotiation tactics, focusing on practical techniques for successful outcomes.
Nonviolent Communication
Marshall B. Rosenberg
Introduces methods for improving communication through empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution.
The Boron Letters
Gary Halbert
A series of letters on direct marketing, offering insights into copywriting and marketing strategies.
Crucial Conversations
Kerry Patterson
Offers strategies for handling difficult conversations effectively, fostering open communication in high-stakes scenarios.
How to Talk to Anyone
Leil Lowndes
A guide to improving social skills, providing tips for better communication and building rapport.
On Deaf Ears
George C. Edwards III
Examines the limitations of presidential rhetoric, arguing that speeches often fail to influence public opinion.
Win Your Case
Gerry Spence
A guide to effective courtroom advocacy, providing insights into winning legal arguments.
Truth
Hector Macdonald
Explores how truth is used and manipulated, discussing ways to detect and counteract misinformation.
Why Are We Yelling?
Buster Benson
Examines communication and conflict resolution strategies for personal and professional relationships.
The Power of a Positive No
William Ury
A guide on saying “no” effectively while maintaining positive relationships.
Humor, Seriously
Jennifer Aaker
Explores how humor can be a powerful tool in work and personal relationships.
How to Tell a Story
The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
Storytelling techniques and insights from contributors to The Moth.
How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less
Nicholas Boothman
Techniques for establishing quick rapport with others, drawing from psychology and communication studies.
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
James C. Humes
Examines techniques for powerful public speaking, using historical examples.
Masters of the Word
William J. Bernstein
Examines how communication advancements have shaped history and power.
Beautiful Evidence
Edward R. Tufte
Explores the visual presentation of information, emphasizing clarity and beauty.
What Every BODY is Saying
Joe Navarro
Offers insights into reading body language and understanding nonverbal cues in communication.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber
Guide for effective communication with children, offering strategies for understanding and empathy.
Radical Candor
Kim Scott
A guide to effective management that emphasizes honest, empathetic communication with teams.
The One Sentence Persuasion Course
Blair Warren
A concise guide to persuasive techniques, distilled into one powerful sentence.
Secrets of Dynamic Communications
Ken Davis
Guide to effective public speaking and communication, focusing on clarity and engagement.
The Anatomy of Buzz
Emanuel Rosen
Discusses how word-of-mouth marketing works and offers strategies for creating products people talk about.
Secrets of Question-Based Selling
Thomas Freese
Strategies for using questions to improve sales interactions.