Especially useful for those who are just getting started in conversations ...
924339
Engaging approach to addressing matters of equity in school. Writing is accessible and smooth. Especially useful for those who are just getting started in conversations about equity concerns.
2225286
This book is a quick read that's easy to get through during your free time. For those worried about becoming more of a conversationalist, or simply becoming more likable, there are a few points in the book that can easily be practiced in everyday situations. I enjoyed reading the studies, the majority of what we do and accomplish is based on energy, and this book aims to teach the reader how to successfully channel that energy. While this book had a few flaws in the grammar department, I enjoyed its content. I received this book in return for my unbiased opinion.
2298971
A pretty good book to give to someone who does not know herself. Consists of 9 chapters, one talking about finding the right colors for your skin tone, another about right type of clothes for your body type, another chapter talks about building "the backbone" of your wardrobe, the basics, etc. The last chapter talks a little about finding your "uniform". If you are not a novice and know what suits you, what styles look good on you and which colors help you to bring out the best in you, this book is not for you. But it will make a good present for someone who has trouble finding their style.
The book covers the basic well and contains a lot of useful information in a very compact format, but you will not find anything new if you already know how to pull yourself together
4280835
As a therapist and educator, my business is making sure clients have the necessary life skills to reach their goals. One of those skills is effective communication. Whether you're afraid to speak up and are too passive or blow up easily and are too aggressive, you'll learn the basics from this book. The exercises are straightforward and on target and the book is written in a way that makes you want to go out and try out Small's ideas. An excellent primer on communication!
Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed.
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4826539
I purchased two copies of "All About Me": one for me to fill out and one for my boyfriend to fill out. Although we haven't completely gone through it yet, so far, it has been a good tool for getting to know each other better and starting conversations on some serious and not-so-serious subjects. I like the questions because they cover different levels of knowing yourself. To better explain, my reaction to some questions was, "That's easy. I can answer that right away." While my reaction to a few questions was, "That's hard! How could someone know this about themselves? Ug, this is going to take me a while to come up with something." I do have a few minor complaints. One is that it is really long. I have spent several hours filling mine out, and I'm still not done. Second, I would like to see some more silly questions included to lighten the content, but I guess this can be remedied in the extra blank pages at the end. Overall, I recommend this book as a tool for getting to know another person or even yourself.
3075411
As someone relatively new to the telephony field, this book was a good introduction to a variety of topics.  Since it is based on a managerial point-of-view, the topics are not highly detailed or technical, but contain  enough information to understand what the various components are, and how  they interact.  This is not the only book that I would buy to understand  issues in telephony, but served as a good general-purpose introduction.  A  valuable book to those new to telephony concepts.  Also contains many  real-world case studies, enhancing its value to those in a managerial role  seeking to utilize or understand this technology.
2776821
What I especially like about this book is that it hits just the right middle ground.  On the one hand, it's not trying to be a language course, per se, and it's simple enough to get you the basics of making yourself understood in every major language in the world. On the other hand, it doesn't stop at just being a phrase book.  The 40 pages or so of intro are a great short course in learning languages the quick & easy way from someone with the credential to back it up.
I also like the pocket-size format for this book.  Even at 250 pages or so, it easily fits in a jacket or even a hip pocket.  Whether you're a world traveler, a host to international guests, an EFL teacher, or you do a lot of international business, this book will come in handy either in your pocket or on your desk.
1818189
Useful for helping people know how much talking time is left.
4095901
This is one of the most essential books on using social media, aimed at the complete novice. But it's good to keep it on hand for some refreshers, and to find cool new little things you didn't know before. Brogan writes in an accessible style, and the book is small and cute.
4611858
This book is great for any communicator.  Lots of great tips, but most importantly takes away the need to have a memorized "elevator speech" when networking and meeting new people.  Instead Felicia recommends putting the focus on the other person first.

I loved the list of questions to ask when meeting someone for the first time as it gives you a starting place.

Not only will you learn that you do NOT need an elevator speech (YAY!) but you'll also learn about how to create your signature speech and much more.

Highly recommended!
3911480
The author shares basic information on how to communicate in a nice and cordial way. One benefit of this book is that it includes a set of questions that could assist leaders, team players and coworkers in facilitating different opinions and perspectives. Overall, I felt there were few examples of how leaders can use such methods of inquiry to have difficult but necessary conversations with peers, colleagues and staff.
1475543
I started teaching people to make PowerPoint presentations around 1992. Around 1995, I realized that many people were talking about themselves, so I suggested that the most important word they could use was "You." In 2003, I realized that people who wanted to be accepted by their audience should use the word "We." And then I picked up this book and read that the the three most important words in a business person's vocabulary were "we," "us," and "our." And that was on page eleven. At that point I was sold.

It's very easy to open your mouth and say your message in a way that alienates people. Very few people can negotiate difficult communications, but this book will help them do this. The book shows you words, phrases and body language to use and to avoid. It has numerous samples of conversations you can have with your fellow workers to put yourself in the best position.

The book covers all kinds of spoken business communications - the four largest sections include Getting a Job, speaking with your Supervisors, your Colleagues, and your Subordinates. Other groups are Prospective Clients, Current Clients, Handling Credit, Collection, and Customer Complaints, Vendors and Suppliers, and Lenders and Investors. In many cases you'll see the traps you can fall into.

You need to use this book with a little thought, in that the circumstances are usually similar to what you have to deal with, but not identical. But a few minutes' reading will change you from being a tongue-tied person to someone who achieves what you want.

I feel sorry for people who dismiss this and other similar books as "just common sense." I've known few people who possessed even a fraction of the skills shown in this book, and my own experience shows that I spent over ten years learning the information that appears in the beginning of the book.

Definitely a must-have, and a good book to build your general communications skills. And you'll stop coming away from meetings thinking, "I wish I could have said that better."
502744
Very useful. Even if you have an idea of how to talk to one another, this gives you the effective neutral vocab.  If you aren't ready to talk, this will help you.  And, good luck.
134217
I personally think this a good book that basically reminds us critical essentials and techniques to start conversations with both loved ones and strangers and points out simple methods for keeping those conversations going.
4416475
When my then girlfriend and I were getting closer, I wanted to use something to seed conversations to help us better know each other at a faster pace.  I bought and combed through a lot of books and online sources, but none really hit what I was looking for.

This book was excellent.  While, yes one could probably come up with the list in questions and topics on their own, why work that hard at it.  The book has a great intro that sets up the sections and lets you know why they are in the order they are.  She also suggests ways to use the book, but in the end, you can use it the way you want.  Our way was to end each evening on the phone by asking each other a question from the book. (medium commute, so during the week was by phone most times) One asked the question, the other had the option to answer, and if they did, they the other had to answer their own question.  Sometimes the whole evening would be spent discussing the question.

My wife and I both recommend this book to anyone in a relationship.

If you want to know that other person better, get this book.
4321549
Making small talk comes naturally for some, but difficult for others.  This book is a guide for those of us who are not naturally outgoing.  Making small talk and doing so successfully is a great way to ease tension of waiting in a line or in a tense situation in a waiting room or anywhere you happen to be with people you don't know.  Being good at it takes practice, and this little book is filled with excellent advice.

Everyone you encounter can teach you something.  Treat people you talk to as if they know more about everything than you do.  This is a great approach to meaningful conversations.  Dont be afraid of the strange and unusual.  There are enough generalized topics such as current surroundings, occupation, clothing, or hobbies and interests to make small talk possible for even long periods of time.  Avoid controversial topics.  Treat every stranger as a potential friend.  It is also important that you keep an open mind and refrain from passing judgment.  The most important key is listening to the other person.  When you truly hear what someone is saying, it makes you better able to respond appropriately to keep the conversation going and to give you a better opportunity to learn something.
2357805
I purchased this book to enhance my knowledge and skills in the area of getting to know others around me in my personal and professional life.  Many of the questions that I ask are yes/no, not knowing how to dig deeper and develop a meaningful conversation.  The questions presented and related stories are excellent starting points for meaningful discussions.

I read the book in two days and took notes.  I'm excited that I now have a tools that will enhance my relationships in and out of the office.  Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about empathy and how to deal with many different types of people.