Personal Development Communication

In this book, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more. Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln.

Do you ever feel that your words produce the exact opposite effect of what you were hoping for - escalating tensions rather than solving problems? Author of Emotional Bullshit Carl Alasko has found that with the right guidance, anyone can learn effective communication skills. In Say This, Not That, Alasko presents readers with simple instructions for what to say...and what not to say.

Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

Manipulation is a powerful tool, and it's not always easy to spot a manipulator. Manipulators can be very convincing, and they often get away with their behavior because people don't know how to spot them. But with the right tools and knowledge, we can learn how to protect ourselves. That’s where this audiobook comes in—it will help you learn how to analyze people and master human behavior, so you can spot a manipulator from a mile away! With this information, you can help protect yourself and those around you from being taken advantage of.

This empowering, inspiring, and actionable guide will turn your communication woes into superpowers. Assertive Confident Communication Skills is your no-nonsense, fun roadmap to mastering assertiveness, nailing body language, and speaking with the kind of confidence that makes people sit up and listen.

The Student Leadership Challenge tailors one of the world’s most respected leadership models to students’ unique needs, and provides a proven pathway to success. Based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, this book merges solid research with personal stories from real-world student leaders to help students develop the critical skills they need to lead both now and after graduation. Useful from high school to graduate school and beyond, these lessons are reinforced by reflective and critical thinking activities to help students internalize important concepts.

Christian preaching is a God-appointed means of transforming its hearers in both head and heart, not only in intellect but also in affections. With clear examples of specific methods, John Piper shows preachers how and what to communicate from the pulpit in a way that takes seriously the task of handling the word of God week in and week out in the context of, and as, Christian worship.

Have you lost somebody you loved? Do you feel like the world has abandoned you? When her husband dropped down dead right next to her, from an unexpected heart attack, Sylvia Walters Drake's life turned upside down. The life she had envisioned, and the plans that she made for her life, suddenly, all went down the drain. She felt overwhelmed by all the deep grief, confusion, hopelessness, devastation, temporary insanity, and chaos. Her story will show you that you are not alone, and demonstrates that hope can be found.

The odds say that you have more than one asshole in your life right now. Toxic people are everywhere. At work. Home. School. Life. We’re surrounded. You need to arm yourself with the tools, knowledge, and resources to recognise and deal with them - or suffer the severe consequences. In this audiobook, best-selling author Carl Vernon shows you how to spot an a--hole, helps you to understand their traits and behaviours, and - most importantly - gives you all the tools you need to take control today. Discover for yourself the massive advantages of dealing with a--holes.

Can you actively improve your mindset? You can. And depending on your tenacity, you can continue to grow it stronger and stronger. OK, I'm willing to do the work. Is there a clear path? There is. And along that path, your mindset will grow as you practice some straight forward mental habits. Once you learn the building blocks, you'll be challenged to use those skills. No practice required. Your mindset strengthens by doing. And you'll see the results immediately in your own life.

What if you knew how to sell on the subconscious level? What if you knew the tactics and techniques that allowed you to penetrate through your customer’s conscious faculty and reach them on a deep and influential level? What if you knew exactly how to produce the emotional reaction that would cause them to buy? What if you knew how to read your customer’s body language so well that you could lead them to the decision you wanted, with ease? Listen to find out more.

How to Extract Info, Secrets, and Truth turns you into an expert reader of intentions, behavior, thoughts, and emotions. The tips in this book are used by professionals to extract valuable knowledge worth millions of dollars. You’ll learn about body language, speed-reading, thin-slicing, and every other technique that has been scientifically proven. The goal of this book is to arm you with tools to uniquely understand and peel back the layers of people before they even know it. No one will be a puzzle to you anymore.

This book gives you a simple, step-by-step path to feeling confident, relaxed, and authentic in every interaction—even if you’ve always seen yourself as quiet, shy, or “not good with people.” You’ll learn how to start conversations effortlessly, keep them flowing, and build genuine connections that feel natural, not forced.

In today's social media and selfie-obsessed culture, we are living in an age of narcissism - and a society that often celebrates this potentially harmful trait rather than understanding it as a psychological disorder. Scientists are beginning to learn that narcissism exists on a spectrum - much like autism - and most of us exhibit some mild narcissistic tendencies.

The most successful women are often not the most talented, the most gifted, or even the most experienced. What these women have is a knack for communicating that opens doors and gives them influence. Gleaning from powerful research, best-selling author and life strategist Valorie Burton unearths practical insights you can put to work in your life immediately.

In How to Talk to Anyone and Be More Charismatic, certified communication expert and social skills coach Nathan Soren presents a practical, proven roadmap to help you break free from fear, sharpen your people skills, and build authentic confidence. Whether you’re introverted, socially anxious, or simply want to improve your communication style, this audiobook will equip you with actionable strategies to thrive in any conversation—at work, events, or in daily life.

¡Descubre 101 estrategias de comunicación sencillas para tratar con personas difíciles —en casa, en el trabajo y en tu comunidad!

Here's the tough truth gentlemen: Nice guys disgust women. Being a nice guy won't get you far with women because deep down they despise the nice guy. Instead of pedestalizing and supplicating to women, you have to realize that they are just like you. They are flawed creatures who are trying to survive in this world by any means necessary - figuring things out as they go along. The problem with being a nice guy is that you put everyone above yourself; then you're surprised why you get nowhere in life!

Great communication skills can make all the difference in your personal and professional life, but for those who tend to get a bit tongue-tied under pressure or just have a hard time asserting themselves, voicing thoughts coherently and confidently can be difficult. Author Elizabeth Kuhnke takes the intimidation out of communication by sharing her top tips for successful communication in any situation. Find out how to listen actively, establish rapport, communicate with credibility, manage communication in difficult situations, and converse with ease using modern technology - and lots more.

Communication is everything. Connect with loved ones, be a more effective speaker in the workplace, and get your message across clearly by learning how to be a better communicator. We learn to talk when we’re very young, but many of us have never learned to communicate. Conveying a message clearly is more of an art form than a science, and those that have learned to master it become more successful, confident, and dare we say it - popular.