Treating People Well

The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life

By: Lea Berman, Jeremy Bernard, Candace Thaxton

Narrated by: Jeremy Bernard, Lea Berman

Two White House Social Secretaries offer “an essential guide for getting along and getting ahead in our world today…by treating others with civility and respect. Full of life lessons that are both timely and timeless, this is a book that will be devoured, bookmarked, and read over and over again” (John McCain, United States Senator).

Former White House social secretaries Lea Berman, who worked for Laura and George Bush, and Jeremy Bernard, who worked for Michelle and Barack Obama, have learned valuable lessons about how to work with people from different walks of life. In Treating People Well, they share tips and advice from their own moments with celebrities, foreign leaders, and that most unpredictable of animals—the American politician.

Valuable “guidance for finding success in both personal and professional relationships and navigating social settings with grace” (BookPage), this is not a book about old school etiquette. Berman and Bernard explain the things we all want to know, like how to walk into a roomful of strangers and make friends, what to do about a colleague who makes you dread work each day, and how to navigate the sometimes-treacherous waters of social media.

Weaving “practical guidance into entertaining behind-the-scenes moments…their unique and rewarding insider’s view” (Publishers Weekly) provides tantalizing insights into the character of the first ladies and presidents they served, proving that social skills are learned behavior that anyone can acquire. Ultimately, “this warm and gracious little book treats readers well, entertaining them with stories of close calls, ruffled feathers, and comic misunderstandings as the White House each day attempts to carry through its social life” (The Wall Street Journal).

Must Read

Many things they addressed many people should take note. Although they talk about their time in the White House, this could work in ALL work areas.

Book for all

This book is very interesting and has stories about how people should interact and be treated at any level. No matter of political preference, people should always be well-behaved and well-mannered.

Great Advice, Fun Stories, Wonderfully Read and Narrated

I bought 4 hardcover originally - 1 for myself and 3 as Gifts. It was such a great read and 2 of the gift recipients bought more for their friends as Gifts. But yesterday I purchased the Audible version read by the Authors. Though they authors are from to very different administrations, they found tons of common ground and by that I mean the elevated Republicans and Democrats alike to human levels. Yes underneath that Elephant and Donkey - the fact is we are all still humans and basically have the same desire to be treated well and to treat others well.

Fortunately “Treating People Well” is very timely and needed in the current climate” this is about the Obama’s and George W and Laura Bush with only one reference to Melania Trump. I hope Melania does not read it to her husband who of course will do the exact opposite. I imagine Trumps might be titled “Treating People Like Crap”. I Digress.

Buy the book, buy the Audio - it will change the way you move through the works in wonderful ways.

Wonderful narration, loved the stories!

This was a terrific reminder about treating others well and with respect. Books such as this can be of benefit to all, regardless of one's job or position. Indeed, the advice and tips in this book are transferable to life in general.

Absolutely loved it!

As an event planner I loved the stories and practicality of this book! And I love that it is written by two different social secretaries from different sides of the aisle.