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The Leader Phrase Book
The Leader Phrase Book is the result of ten years of research on leadership communication conducted by Patrick Alain. The book contains more than 3,000 dynamic phrases that will enable you to prevail in virtually all of life s important situations. You will be in command of your words, thus ensuring that you always stay ahead of the game.
190 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2011
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March 30, 2013
I think this book is probably useful if English is not your first language or if leadership doesn't come naturally to you in any way. I found some sections pretty silly and many phrases, if used, would sound very canned. I was expecting more narrative and compelling examples along with activities.
My partner ordered this book because word of mouth said that it was pretty good. Again, we just aren't the right audience for it.
My partner ordered this book because word of mouth said that it was pretty good. Again, we just aren't the right audience for it.
March 2, 2020
This book teaches you how to (ask/respond to) certain things politely or impolitely, it has nothing to do with leadership.
However, its useful and helpful for non-native English speakers mainly.
However, its useful and helpful for non-native English speakers mainly.
January 10, 2019
The tongue is a powerful tool or a dangerous weapon. What sets this book apart from others is how it presents leadership phrases in a range from positive to adversarial. The topics cover a wide range of both professional and personal situations. You still need wisdom and discipline to choose the correct response for your circumstances but this book will give you the verbal ammunition you need.
December 21, 2013
The Leader Phrase Book is by far one of my favorite reads on Leadership. It taught me a lot of phrases that I can use in virtually "ANY"" situations. I found that the author uses humor and sarcasm, which I learned a lot from.
GOOD READ !
GOOD READ !
July 20, 2017
Good book that gives you a new statement you can use it as formal speech and informal
Has good strategy for smart answers!
Great but book for leaders!
Has good strategy for smart answers!
Great but book for leaders!
May 28, 2019
I’m quite impressed that the author collected all these sayings. It’s just a great phrase book that can be adapted to various scenarios.
April 15, 2025
Did not like at all. Every category of “phrasing” is on a spectrum, for example from “respectful” ways to say something to “disrespectful” ways to say something. The content was so-self explanatory and I felt like I gathered nothing new from reading this book. Perhaps I just wasn’t the right audience for it.
October 12, 2019
Very basic .. but good for beggars
I read it to develop my English language
I enjoyed the simplicity but nothing new added
I read it to develop my English language
I enjoyed the simplicity but nothing new added
November 13, 2023
Not what I was expecting but still a decent read.
September 5, 2012
Terrible.
Really, quite awful. Don't read this.
Really, quite awful. Don't read this.
March 12, 2013
A few helpful phrases that can be useful. Largely used it to make fun of silly phrases.
December 6, 2013
This was an excellent book that really changed my corporate life and the way I perceive communication. I really carried it for a long time and it's been very helpful to me.
December 6, 2013
This was an amazingly written book that helped me to master my communication in Portuguese language. I found it very helpful.
December 21, 2013
I found this book when I went to Portugal during the summer of 2012.
It was on the shelves at the airport.
I particularly enjoyed the suggestion it gives in Portuguese language. Really liked it !
It was on the shelves at the airport.
I particularly enjoyed the suggestion it gives in Portuguese language. Really liked it !
December 21, 2013
I bought this book on Paperback as well as on Kindle edition.
While I like the paper formatting to be a lot better, I really enjoyed reading the quality content that this book has to offer.
While I like the paper formatting to be a lot better, I really enjoyed reading the quality content that this book has to offer.
January 20, 2015
Its awesome Boook
January 21, 2016
Should have been a 10 page pamphlet with half as many phrases. Skip if you're looking for a narrative approach to speaking like a leader. Read if you like lists.
January 1, 2017
it satisfy the purpose of understanding what to tell people and what not.
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