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What is that magic quality making some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!) In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. What is their "Midas touch?" What it boils down to is a more skillful way of dealing with people. The author has spent her career teaching people how to communicate for success. In her book 'How to Talk to Anyone, ; Lowndes offers 92 easy and...
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"This parenting book actually made me a better parent."—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times
From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate "parenting bible" (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.
This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights...
From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate "parenting bible" (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.
This bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights...
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Getting through to someone is a critical, fine art. Whether you are dealing with a harried colleague, a stressed-out client, or an insecure spouse, things will go from bad to worse if you can't break through emotional barricades and get your message thoroughly communicated and registered.
Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist, business consultant, and coach, author Mark Goulston combines his background with the latest
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2021.
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Anna Sale wants you to have that conversation. You know the one. The one that you've been avoiding or putting off, maybe for years. The one that you've thought "they'll never understand" or "do I really want to bring that up?" or "It's not going to go well, so why even try?". Sale is the founder and host of WNYCs popular, award-winning podcast 'Death, Sex, & Money', and in 'Lets Talk About Hard Things', she uses the best of what shes learned from...
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"Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English ("Dough. Masa"), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories....
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Does the idea of going to a cocktail party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You're not alone: Most people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne Martinet's tried-and-true cure is her unique system of techniques and strategies for overcoming social fears. Now you can relax and thrive at any business or social event! Updated with dozens of brand-new field-tested tricks, tips, lines, and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling...
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[2017]
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xx, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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You know what it feels like to be “at odds” with someone. Sometimes it seems like you are speaking completely different languages. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Dawna Markova and communication expert Angie McArthur have spent years developing and implementing tools to help people find common ground. In Reconcilable Differences, they provide the strategies you need to bridge the gap at the heart of your differences with others.
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[2017]
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viii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Wish you knew exactly what to say in awkward social situations? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date, or your mother-in-law? You need to know how people work. As a human behavior investigator, VanessaVanEdwardsstudies the hidden forces that drive our behavior patterns in her lab--and she's cracked the code. InCaptivateshe shares a wealth ofvaluable shortcuts, systems and behavior hacks...
10) The relationship cure: a five-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and friendships
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c2001
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x, 319 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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[2018]
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xi, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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This volume examines the many dimensions of dialogue as a key driver of peaceful personal and social change. While most people agree on the value of dialogue, few delve into its meaning or consider its full range. The essays collected here consider dialogue in the context of teaching and learning, personal and interpersonal growth, and in conflict resolution and other situations of great change. Through these three themes, contributors from a wide...
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c2008
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viii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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"All new material on social intelligence, personal boundaries, brain research, handling criticism, assertiveness in email and social networks, expressing anger, overcoming social anxiety, being persistent, what to do when assertiveness doesn't work."-cover.
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[2013]
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xv, 250 pages ; 22 cm
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Burg offers five simple principles of what he calls Ultimate Influence: the ability to win people to your side in a way that leaves everyone feeling great about the outcome-- and about themselves! He offers a tried-and-true framework for building alliances at work, at home, and anywhere else you seek to win people over.
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[2021]
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7 audio discs (approximately 8 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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A global security expert draws on psychological insights to help listeners master the art of social engineering, human hacking, to make friends, influence people, and get almost anything they want by being more empathetic, generous, and kind.
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