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Straight Talk
- Influence Skills for Collaboration and Commitment
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The costs of faulty communication are enormous for companies. Each year, billions of dollars are lost, precious time is wasted, innovation is thwarted, and morale suffers. But sharpening influence skills can address these challenges and create huge payoffs.
Drawing from thirty-five years of performance improvement experience, Rick Brandon, PhD, trains thousands of people to improve their results and work relationships by improving the clarity and persuasiveness of their communication. Straight Talk is his "edu-taining" workshop-in-a-book for anyone who wants to develop direct, empathetic, and positive communication skills that will benefit themselves, their teammates, and their companies.
It's common sense but not always common practice to work on improving interpersonal skills in order to achieve accountability and a more productive and harmonious work climate. Straight Talk shows how thoughtful changes to communication can create a ripple effect across teams and organizations. Each chapter is packed with practical tips, simple how-to instruction, real-world examples, involvement exercises, and humor, to help listeners build positive influence skills with competence and confidence.
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- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 509
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 434
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 420
Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everyone who presents or is in a sales position should read this book!!
- By Ben Daughdrill on 12-04-17
By: Jay Sullivan
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The Power of Presence
- Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others
- By: Kristi Hedges
- Narrated by: Karen Saltus
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4 out of 5 stars 66
Everyone recognizes leaders with "presence." They stand out for their seemingly innate ability to command attention and inspire commitment. But what is this secret quality they exude, exactly? Executive and CEO coach Kristi Hedges demystifies this elusive trait, revealing that leadership presence is the intersection of outward influencing skills and internal mental conditioning. Using her I-Presence model, the author shows how anyone-regardless of position or personality-can strengthen their impact.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Useful Information, Robotic Presentation
- By Jennifer L. Sullivan on 04-22-15
By: Kristi Hedges
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HBR Guide to Emotional Intelligence
- By: Harvard Business Review
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Influencing those around us and supporting our own well-being requires us to be self-aware, know when and how to regulate our emotional reactions, and understand the emotional responses of those around us. No wonder emotional intelligence has become one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion. But luckily it's not just an innate trait: Emotional intelligence comprises skills that all of us can learn and improve on.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Harvard Book without Chapter Names and Misnumber
- By Kindle Customer on 09-16-23
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Magic Words
- The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words That Motivate, Engage, and Influence
- By: Tim David
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 327
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 269
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 269
Years of experience as a magician taught Tim David that real magic is all about words, and the way they influence the minds of the audience. What sets a professional magician apart from an amateur are people skills like communication, influence, and engagement - skills that are also effective in the workplace. By applying seven "magic" words in a business setting, David offers tools for effective and persuasive communication.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very essential
- By Gerardo A Dada on 01-21-16
By: Tim David
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Managers as Mentors
- Building Partnerships for Learning (Third Edition)
- By: Chip R. Bell, Marshall Goldsmith
- Narrated by: Mark Peckham
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 87
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 77
Managers as Mentors is a rapid-fire listen and a provocative guide to helping associates grow and adapt in today’s tumultuous organizations. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. As with previous editions there is a fictional case study of a mentor-protégé relationship running through the book, but this is augmented with six actual case studies of top CEOs who relate key mentoring experiences in their lives. This hands-on guide takes the mystery out of effective mentoring.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great tips and tools on mentoring
- By Hello on 01-14-23
By: Chip R. Bell, and others
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The Art of Connection
- 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now
- By: Michael J. Gelb
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
These days, many of us find it easier to avoid face-to-face contact in favor of technological shortcuts. Why take the trouble to meet someone in person when we can simply send an email or a text? But as Michael Gelb argues in this compelling book, the meaningful relationships that come from real interaction are the basis of success. In The Art of Connection, Gelb offers listeners seven methods of developing better rapport in their professional and personal lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Packed with powerful principles.
- By Jade/Clinton Phillips on 01-27-18
By: Michael J. Gelb
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Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
- The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results, 2nd Edition
- By: Anthony Mersino PMP
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
Research indicates that emotional intelligence (EI) accounts for an astonishing 70-80 percent of management success. Technical expertise just isn't enough anymore: Project managers need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to recognize emotional cues in order to lead their teams to success. Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers introduces listeners to all facets of EI and shows how emotions can be leveraged to meet project goals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Book!
- By Anonymous User on 04-09-21
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Well Said!
- Presentations and Conversations that Get Results
- By: Darlene Price
- Narrated by: Darlene Price
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
Whether you're making a formal presentation, wooing a client, closing a sale, or proposing an idea, persuasive communication can make the difference between success and failure. Well Said! shows listeners how to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their message to the needs of decision makers. It reveals simple but powerful techniques anyone can use to prioritize, organize, and economize their words so that their communications are concise, clear, and - most importantly - convincing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I'd choose the audio over the printed book
- By S. D. Schwaitzberg on 11-24-19
By: Darlene Price
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Trust Works!
- Four Keys to Building Lasting Relationships
- By: Ken Blanchard
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4 out of 5 stars 53
New York Times best-selling author and leadership expert Ken Blanchard’s popular TrustWorks! training program is now available in audiobook form! Trust Works!: Four Keys to Building Lasting Relationships is an insightful guide designed to help people navigate one of the most complex issues that affects all areas of our lives: trust. In Trust Works!, Ken Blanchard, Cynthia Olmstead, and Martha Lawrence demonstrate how to get along better with those around us.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not for me!
- By Michael Perkowski on 11-24-16
By: Ken Blanchard
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The Secret Handshake
- Mastering the Politics of the Business Inner Circle
- By: Kathleen Kelley Reardon
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Drawing on interviews with executives from Fortune 500 companies, Kathleen Kelley Reardon has compiled essential advice on how to break into the inner circle of power at the top of the corporate ladder. Many books cover practical business knowledge, but few address the issue of interpersonal skills. The ever-changing circle of power within a corporation may not necessarily follow the same guidelines it publicly professes. The most talented employee isn't always the one promoted; there is an intangible quality the upper echelon look for.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book EXCELLENT!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 01-26-24
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Beating the Workplace Bully
- A Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
- By: Dr. Lynne Curry
- Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Christopher Lane
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 55
Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell - and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a coworker...whether you're the target of manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, or deliberate humiliation, Beating the Workplace Bully will show you how to fight back.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Taking A Stand
- By dreamon2177 on 07-10-16
By: Dr. Lynne Curry
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Crucial Conversations
- Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
- By: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and others
- Narrated by: Anna Fields
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 215
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 176
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 176
When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or check out Crucial Conversations and discover how to communicate best when it matters most. Crucial Conversations gives you the tools you need to step up to life's most difficult and important conversations, say what's on your mind, and achieve the positive resolutions you want.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Probably the worste nagging sounding narrator
- By Alexander on 09-27-21
By: Kerry Patterson, and others
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No Ego
- How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results
- By: Cy Wakeman
- Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 670
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 563
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 562
No Ego is about increasing awareness of just how often individuals are operating out of ego at work, breeding drama and discord rather than innovation and constructive collaboration. It is high time to reinvent leadership thinking. The current work experience is so full of emotional waste that it's seen as a foregone cost in today's business environments. Cy Wakeman teaches straightforward strategies in which this time and energy can be re-commissioned and put toward the value that hired talent is intended to provide.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It's a good dose of reality, but not enough...
- By Phaethon on 02-25-20
By: Cy Wakeman
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Power Listening
- Mastering the Most Critical Business Skill of All
- By: Bernard T Ferrari
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 88
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4 out of 5 stars 71
Listening is harder than it looks - but it's the difference between business success and failure. Nothing causes bad decisions in organizations as often as poor listening. But Bernard Ferrari, adviser to some of the nation's most influential executives, believes that such missteps can be avoided and that the skills and habits of good listening can be developed and mastered. He offers a step-by-step process that will help you become an active listener, able to shape and focus any conversation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Better listening made easy
- By Alejandro A. on 09-07-12
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Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
- How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work
- By: Marie G. McIntyre PhD
- Narrated by: Margaret Strom
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 126
Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stop wasting energy on things you can't change and start taking steps to get what you want.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Amateur.
- By Christie on 08-11-18
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- Barton OBrien
- 09-07-22
Extremely useful book
This book takes a bit to get going at first, but once started, contains some incredible gems of advice for interpersonal communication. The act of communicating with someone else is broken down into logical steps, starting with making sure you heard exactly what the other person is saying, by repeating back to them what they said and asking for confirmation that what you said reflects both what they said, and how they feel about it emotionally. While this sounds simple, it is not easy to implement in practice, so the implementation advice and practice is valuable. I have gotten great results by following the suggetions in the book; when I don't follow the suggestions, the results are not as good. Be great for a company department to read and practice together.
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