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How to Become a People Magnet By Mark Reklau, How to Talk to Anyone By Leil Lowndes 2 Books Collection Set
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched How to Become a People Magnet By Mark Reklau, How to Talk to Anyone By Leil Lowndes 2 Books Collection How to Become a People In How to Become a People Magnet, international bestselling author and personal development consultant, Marc Reklau reveals the secrets behind successful relationships with people. In this practical and straightforward guide, you will learn specific principles that will help you to build more powerful relationships, stronger connections, and leave a positive, lasting impression on everyone you get in touch with. Practise these easy to follow guidelines, and you will realize that becoming a people magnet is easier than you thought! How to Talk to Perfect your people skills with his fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships. In How To Talk To Anyone, bestselling relationships author and internationally renowned life coach Leil Lowndes reveals the secrets and psychology behind successful communication. These extremely usable and intelligent techniques include how Work a party like a politician works a room; Be an insider in any crowd; Use key words and phrases to guide the conversation; Use body language to connect; This is the key to having successful conversations with anyone, any time.
498 pages, Paperback
Published September 11, 2023
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March 7, 2026
I started reading this book hoping it would help me better understand how people communicate. I believe that good communication is an essential compass that helps us navigate life, and I’m always interested in becoming a better communicator. At the beginning, I was excited by the idea of becoming more aware of your presence and paying closer attention to the people around you.
The book focuses on different techniques for being present when talking to someone and for listening carefully. While these ideas resonated with me, they were also things I already felt familiar with and tried to practice in my own interactions. As I continued reading, however, I gradually lost interest. Some of the tools the author describes felt more like calculated techniques rather than sincere ways of connecting with people, and at times they even seemed slightly manipulative or inauthentic.
Authenticity is something I really value when interacting with others. Even though we all perform to some extent in social situations, I believe it’s better to remain as genuine as possible when speaking with someone. A few examples in the book also felt uncomfortable or a bit sexist to me, although I still decided to finish it.
That said, the book did contain a few ideas I enjoyed. One concept that stayed with me was the idea that many people communicate through their senses. According to the author, if you want to be a better empathizer, you should notice which sense someone primarily uses to experience the world, whether it’s visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or even olfactory.
For me, this idea simply reinforces the importance of being attentive and curious about others. There is something special about understanding what matters to someone else and how they perceive the world. Each of us experiences reality through slightly different lenses, and I find it meaningful to pay more attention to this when talking to someone.
Overall, the book offers a collection of practical communication tips, and I can see how some readers might find them useful. However, for me, many of these techniques felt a bit too strategic and sometimes disconnected from genuine human interaction. I believe that meaningful communication comes more from curiosity, empathy, and authenticity than from applying specific tricks. While the book did leave me with a few interesting insights, it also reminded me that the most powerful way to connect with others is simply to be present, sincere, and attentive.
The book focuses on different techniques for being present when talking to someone and for listening carefully. While these ideas resonated with me, they were also things I already felt familiar with and tried to practice in my own interactions. As I continued reading, however, I gradually lost interest. Some of the tools the author describes felt more like calculated techniques rather than sincere ways of connecting with people, and at times they even seemed slightly manipulative or inauthentic.
Authenticity is something I really value when interacting with others. Even though we all perform to some extent in social situations, I believe it’s better to remain as genuine as possible when speaking with someone. A few examples in the book also felt uncomfortable or a bit sexist to me, although I still decided to finish it.
That said, the book did contain a few ideas I enjoyed. One concept that stayed with me was the idea that many people communicate through their senses. According to the author, if you want to be a better empathizer, you should notice which sense someone primarily uses to experience the world, whether it’s visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or even olfactory.
For me, this idea simply reinforces the importance of being attentive and curious about others. There is something special about understanding what matters to someone else and how they perceive the world. Each of us experiences reality through slightly different lenses, and I find it meaningful to pay more attention to this when talking to someone.
Overall, the book offers a collection of practical communication tips, and I can see how some readers might find them useful. However, for me, many of these techniques felt a bit too strategic and sometimes disconnected from genuine human interaction. I believe that meaningful communication comes more from curiosity, empathy, and authenticity than from applying specific tricks. While the book did leave me with a few interesting insights, it also reminded me that the most powerful way to connect with others is simply to be present, sincere, and attentive.
April 3, 2026
I've read a lot of books like this - i'd like to see one where it's on communicating with people solely for connection rather than the hyperfixation of networking events and social value (sorry)
thoughts and other:
- ah yes someone forgets to smile and they're percieved as cold and disengaged - thanks
- confidence matters more than the actual words you use - no shit
- predictable but good - "So we decided to pivot the entire business model. " You respond, "You pivoted the entire business model? " And just like that, they're off again, explaining the details, the reasoning, the outcome.
redeeming notes for this book:
- maintain eye contact with someone even when they're not the one talking (You matter to me, even when you're not center stage)
- If you're at an event, find a mutual friend or the host and ask them to make the introduction. But don't stop there; ask them to include one or two interesting facts about each person. Not just "This is John, he works in marketing," but "This is John, he just got back from hiking the Appalachian Trail and he's launching a new campaign for sustainable products.
- loiter with purpose.
Position yourself near the person you want to meet and listen. Not in a creepy way – just be present in their vicinity. You're waiting for that golden moment when you hear something that gives you a natural entry point.
- "Where did you get that? " or "What's the story behind that? "
- Save the vulnerability for later, once you've established credibility and trust
- We're drawn to similarity. We trust it. We feel comfortable with it.
- "Remember when you said. . . ? "
- Instead of complimenting someone directly, pass along your nice words through a mutual acquaintance
-
thoughts and other:
- ah yes someone forgets to smile and they're percieved as cold and disengaged - thanks
- confidence matters more than the actual words you use - no shit
- predictable but good - "So we decided to pivot the entire business model. " You respond, "You pivoted the entire business model? " And just like that, they're off again, explaining the details, the reasoning, the outcome.
redeeming notes for this book:
- maintain eye contact with someone even when they're not the one talking (You matter to me, even when you're not center stage)
- If you're at an event, find a mutual friend or the host and ask them to make the introduction. But don't stop there; ask them to include one or two interesting facts about each person. Not just "This is John, he works in marketing," but "This is John, he just got back from hiking the Appalachian Trail and he's launching a new campaign for sustainable products.
- loiter with purpose.
Position yourself near the person you want to meet and listen. Not in a creepy way – just be present in their vicinity. You're waiting for that golden moment when you hear something that gives you a natural entry point.
- "Where did you get that? " or "What's the story behind that? "
- Save the vulnerability for later, once you've established credibility and trust
- We're drawn to similarity. We trust it. We feel comfortable with it.
- "Remember when you said. . . ? "
- Instead of complimenting someone directly, pass along your nice words through a mutual acquaintance
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January 12, 2026
"How to talk to anyone" by Leil Lowndes is a self-help book on personal communication, social etiquette and general do's and don'ts to be the most sociable (and likeable) person around.
The book is structured in nine parts, with 92 (!) subchapters, some sometimes smaller or bigger than others.
Some tips are very useful. The authentic smile, the remembering of details (wine flavour!) and the attention to the gesticulation are all handy reminders of how one best conduct themselves.
Some, however, are not really. The "pose as if you're handing by your teeth" and "never say bless you" are as useless as they are strange. Doing as if strangers are family is more counterproductive than productive. The terms of "Big Cats", "Big Hitters" and "Little Losers" are only mildly entertaining and deviate from the true intention of a book: good content.
In conclusion, it must unfortunately be concluded that whilst this book is well-intentioned and well-written, its contents remain subpar and outdated.
A for effort, C for end result.
The book is structured in nine parts, with 92 (!) subchapters, some sometimes smaller or bigger than others.
Some tips are very useful. The authentic smile, the remembering of details (wine flavour!) and the attention to the gesticulation are all handy reminders of how one best conduct themselves.
Some, however, are not really. The "pose as if you're handing by your teeth" and "never say bless you" are as useless as they are strange. Doing as if strangers are family is more counterproductive than productive. The terms of "Big Cats", "Big Hitters" and "Little Losers" are only mildly entertaining and deviate from the true intention of a book: good content.
In conclusion, it must unfortunately be concluded that whilst this book is well-intentioned and well-written, its contents remain subpar and outdated.
A for effort, C for end result.
May 20, 2025
Pretty much the same as How to influence people and win friends of Dale Carnegie.
Good reminder
Good reminder
June 2, 2025
En lærerikt bok om kommekasjon med mennesker
October 9, 2025
I liked it, although cliche
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