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Doesn't Hurt to Ask
Doesn't Hurt to Ask
Trey Gowdy
Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade
22 min
4.3
The Science of Selling
The Science of Selling
David Hoffeld
Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal
21 min
4.6
The Relationship Cure
The Relationship Cure
John M. Gottman and Joan DeClaire
A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
24 min
4.6
Words Can Change Your Brain
Words Can Change Your Brain
Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman
12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy
19 min
4.4
Bargaining for Advantage
Bargaining for Advantage
G. Richard Shell
Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People
25 min
4.2
Communicate in a Crisis
Communicate in a Crisis
Kate Hartley
Understand, Engage and Influence Consumer Behaviour to Maximize Brand Trust
27 min
4.1
The Advice Trap
The Advice Trap
Michael Bungay Stanier
Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever
17 min
4.6
Say What You Mean
Say What You Mean
Oren Jay Sofer
A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
32 min
4.6

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Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish
Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish
Peter Yawitz
Navigating the Dos and Don'ts of Workplace Culture
15 min
Economical Writing
Economical Writing
Deirdre Nansen McCloskey
Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose
19 min
Active Listening Techniques
Active Listening Techniques
Nixaly Leonardo
30 Practical Tools to Hone Your Communication Skills
19 min
The Art of Encouragement
The Art of Encouragement
Jordan Montgomery
How to Lead Teams, Spread Love, and Serve from the Heart
22 min
Interviewology
Interviewology
Anna Papalia
The New Science of Interviewing
19 min
Coach Yourself Confident
Coach Yourself Confident
Julie Smith
Ditch the self-doubt tax, unlock humble confidence
17 min
3.8
The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations
The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations
Halbert Ward
6 Steps to Winning Without Conflict
17 min
Smart, Not Loud
Smart, Not Loud
Jessica Chen
How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons
17 min
3.5
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Body Language Decoded
Decipher hidden emotions and intentions without words
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Dan Savage's Book Recommendations
Broaden your relationship paradigm and uncover what works for you
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Damona Hoffman's Book Recommendations
How to find and maintain a happy love life
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Better Internal Communications in 7 Days
Better Internal Communications in 7 Days
Proven strategies to boost employee engagement
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Books About Communication
Books About Communication
Master conversations and resolve arguments without breaking a sweat
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Best Books on Negotiation
Best Books on Negotiation
Ace the art of negotiations to get what you want
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Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman's Book Recommendations
Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman's Book Recommendations
Advice on relationships and love from a couples coach
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7 Day Training Plan
7 Day Training Plan
7 Day Training Plan Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh
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How to Have Impossible Conversations
How to Have Impossible Conversations
Peter Boghossian and James A. Lindsay
A Very Practical Guide
26 min
4.5
Talking Across the Divide
Talking Across the Divide
Justin Lee
How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World
21 min
4.2
The Languages of Leadership
The Languages of Leadership
Wendy Born
How to Use Your Words, Actions and Behaviors to Influence Your Team, Peers and Boss
19 min
4.2
Flip The Script
Flip The Script
Oren Klaff
Getting People to Think Your Idea Is Their Idea
18 min
4.2
How to Be Right
How to Be Right
James O’Brien
In a World Gone Wrong
19 min
4.1
You're Not Listening
You're Not Listening
Kate Murphy
What You're Missing and Why It Matters
22 min
4.5
The Bullseye Principle
The Bullseye Principle
David Lewis and G. Riley Mills
Mastering Intention-Based Communication to Collaborate, Execute, and Succeed
19 min
4.2
The Storytelling Edge
The Storytelling Edge
Shane Snow and Joe Lazauskas
How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming into the Void, and Make People Love You
20 min
4.3
Why Are We Yelling?
Why Are We Yelling?
Buster Benson
The Art of Productive Disagreement
23 min
4.4
The Power of Nunchi
The Power of Nunchi
Euny Hong
The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success
22 min
4.3
Presence
Presence
Amy Cuddy
Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges
23 min
4.3
The 3-Minute Rule
The 3-Minute Rule
Brant Pinvidic
Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation
27 min
4.5
Messengers
Messengers
Stephen Martin and Joseph Marks
Who We Listen To, Who We Don’t, And Why
26 min
4.4
Secrets of Power Negotiating
Secrets of Power Negotiating
Roger Dawson
Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator
31 min
4.5
Objections
Objections
Jeb Blount
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No
21 min
4.4
The Science of Storytelling
The Science of Storytelling
Will Storr
The scientific underpinnings of a good story
21 min
4.2
Persuasive Copywriting
Persuasive Copywriting
Andy Maslen
Cut Through the Noise and Communicate With Impact
18 min
4.3
Talk
Talk
Elizabeth Stokoe
The Science of Conversation
25 min
4.1
Surrounded by Idiots
Surrounded by Idiots
Thomas Erikson
The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
23 min
4.3
Because Internet
Because Internet
Gretchen McCulloch
Understanding the New Rules of Language
22 min
4.1
Steal the Show
Steal the Show
Michael Port
From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life
17 min
4.0
Feedback (and Other Dirty Words)
Feedback (and Other Dirty Words)
M. Tamra Chandler and Laura Dowling Grealish
Why We Fear It, How to Fix It
22 min
4.3
The Bartering Mindset
The Bartering Mindset
Brian C. Gunia
A Mostly Forgotten Framework for Mastering Your Next Negotiation
18 min
3.9
Tell Me More
Tell Me More
Kelly Corrigan
Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
17 min
3.9

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