Personal Communication

Laugh Tactics is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you'll encounter in daily conversation - stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We're not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn't a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. Learn to simply make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you.

Many people assume that good communicators possess an intrinsic talent for speaking and listening. The reality is that communication skills are developed with deliberate effort and practice, and learning to understand others and communicate your ideas more clearly will improve every facet of your life. Messages has already helped thousands of people build communication skills and cultivate better relationships. With this fully revised and updated fourth edition, you’ll discover new skills to help you communicate your ideas more effectively and become a better listener.

An international TED Talk speaker, Tony Porter challenges manhood and male socialization, which he defines as the "man box". Tony Porter works closely with the NFL, the NBA, the MLB, the US military, colleges, universities, and numerous other organizations to prevent violence against women and girls by promoting healthy, respectful manhood.

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their—and your own—emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive.

This audiobook helps empaths move from being in a state of turmoil to becoming comfortable in their skin, and feel more confident in relationships and interactions. Discover the freedom empathy unlocks in all areas of life: leadership, creativity, and love.

If you are stuck in someone's control or don't want to be, you must know this favorite mind game of great manipulators. It is so powerful that most people won't be able to detect it even for many years of being enslaved. Why? Gaslighting is a very common method of manipulation that when intentionally or even unintentionally used, you'll be so influenced emotionally that you cannot think for yourself or for your own good. Sound nasty? It is. But you'll never know when you're participating as the inflictor or the prey until you explore this book.

I wrote this mnemonic guide as an audiobook first to help you remember pharmacology drug names and principles quickly. While in the classroom your professors might say memorization doesn't matter, but you can't bring outside material to the board exam, so for this test, you do need to work on memory training. You already know the consequences of failing a class or board exam, so let's make sure that doesn't happen by getting pharmacology organized in your head once and for all.

"People don't leave an organization; they leave a boss" has become a truism in the workplace. The most common issue is that employees who get promoted from supervisor to manager or from manager to senior executive don't have adequate leadership and communication skills for the job. As a result, they are stuck in micromanagement mode.

Whether meeting a new client or bumping into a potential mate, you only have a few seconds to make a favorable impression. Is that really possible? Author Nicholas Boothman, a lecturer and licensed master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming, believes yes! He introduces a revolutionary approach to face-to-face communication that will help anyone succeed at making meaningful, and immediate, connections.

Harvard professor (and negotiation advisor to organizations around the world) Deepak Malhotra shows how to defuse even the most potentially explosive situations and to find success when things seem impossible. Malhotra illustrates key lessons using behind-the-scenes stories of fascinating real-life negotiations, including drafting the US Constitution, resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis, ending bitter disputes in the NFL and NHL, and beating the odds in complex business situations.

The Modern Alpha Male: A Guide to Masculinity, Women, Money, Assertiveness, and Success is your no-fluff blueprint to reclaim your confidence, power, and purpose. Author Damon Johnson has walked the path—from insecure and overlooked to confident and unstoppable. In this bold and often humorous audiobook, he reveals what it really means to be a modern alpha—a man who leads with integrity, acts with purpose, and attracts success naturally. Forget the outdated macho myths. This isn’t about arrogance or domination—it’s about authenticity, courage, and mastering your masculine energy.

Studies show 95 percent of relationship success hinges on effective, empathetic communication. This audiobook provides those tools to build bridges instead of walls in a relationship.

Imagine a life in which you are not controlled by your emotions. What if the decisions you make are based on logic and not on how you feel? Imagine being able to confront sensitive situations with your partner without it turning into an argument.

La communication non violente - Résoudre enfin les conflits de manière constructive, pacifique et efficace grâce à des méthodes CNV raffinées. En cas de désaccord avec votre entourage, vous retrouvez-vous rapidement dans des discussions agressives ? Prenez-vous souvent les déclarations de votre interlocuteur personnellement et êtes-vous donc souvent blessé ? Vous avez l'impression que le message que vous souhaitez envoyer est mal perçu par votre interlocuteur et que cela dégénère en conflit ? Alors ce livre est absolument indispensable pour vous !

This revised and expanded edition of the classic relationship skills book offers couples a comprehensive approach to better communication, greater intimacy, and deeper commitment. The new edition includes way to use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles for better conflict management.

Struggling with a stubborn Taurus boss? An impulsive Aries roommate? Your detail-oriented Virgo mom? This audiobook is your essential guide to navigating all your connections—from family and friends to lovers, colleagues, and beyond.

Au-delà de la rencontre, et plus loin que l'amour, c'est cette qualité de la communication qu'ils seront capables ou pas de se proposer l'un à l'autre, qui permettra à deux êtres de former un couple durable. Si aujourd'hui à cette charnière de deux siècles, deux couples sur quatre se brisent dans la souffrance et la violence, se séparent dans le désarroi ou se désunissent parfois par lassitude, c'est souvent parce qu'ils n'ont pas su créer et vivre une relation de partage, d'échange, d'amplification mutuelle pour permettre à chacun d'exister à part entière.

The answer to why people feel and act the way they do lies in the profound effect of a child's bonding process with his or her parents. How successfully we form and maintain relationships throughout life is related to those early issues of "attachment". The author has cited four primary bonding styles that explain why people love, feel, and act the way they do. This book is for anyone who desires closeness, especially in the most intimate relationships: marriage, parenting, close friends, and ultimately God.

Discover how to unlock the full potential of your employees—and stay true to your authentic self. Six Functions, One Vision is your go-to resource for leading with confidence, creating lasting change, and inspiring others to achieve greatness.

Being a highly sensitive person means you’re probably highly misunderstood and you may feel like you’re too empathetic for your own good. Your intuition and empathy create situations where you always put others first and say “yes” to everything, regardless of how you feel or what you need. As a result, you end up in unhealthy relationship dynamics that leave you exhausted, resentful, and stressed.