Am I Making Myself Clear?: Secrets of the World's Greatest Communicators

by Terry Felber

Lincoln, Churchill, Mother Teresa, Gutenberg-all of these individuals had something in common beyond their passion, determination, and They had a remarkable grasp of the art of communication. Lack of communication is the #1 reason for broken marriages, failed partnerships, and severed relationships. In Am I Making Myself Clear? Terry Felber shares ten essential skills that anyone can develop and use to go beyond talking to effective communication. They The Art of Unspoken Language, The Art of Valuing Others, The Art of Authenticity, and The Art of Self-Talk. Felber equips readers to master all forms of communication, from participating in a simple conversation to facilitating a business meeting. For anyone interested in self improvement and empowerment, this book is a vital resource.

Genres: Communication, Business, Self Help, Personal Development, Buisness, Management, Nonfiction

141 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Luna Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped to open my eyes to the secrets and tips of social interaction, it opened my eyes to a lot! Minus one star for the Christian undertones (which didn't do much damage), this book is definitely a must-read.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book should be renamed Practical Communication 101. It’s truly a beginner’s look at communication habits. As someone who holds a Master’s degree in Communication, this book was simply not it for me.

I didn’t agree with everything Felber proposed in the book—he clearly is writing from a very specific and defined point of view (vs a wholistic approach to communication). I didn’t love that. But I don’t think that lessens the value of the book.

I did think the later chapters were really good. Assuming that this book is someone’s first introduction to learning communication skills, especially those later chapters are such a great resource.

Would not read again, and probably wouldn’t recommend unless someone truly has no concept of healthy communication habits. Felber references many books in this work that are much better communication resources for someone looking to learn.

[Angelica Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't have much confidence & I am weak when it comes to interactions (and also with vocabulary). I can say that this book can help in so many ways.
The "posture check" strike through me. I dont have a good posture so I think I should start practicing this.
I will gradually apply the "secrets' of world greatest communicators in my everyday life. I hope that one day I will enrich my communication skills & lift up my self confidence.
A lot to learn with this book.

[Jacob Coldwell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Obvious is an understatement. Not a book on communication.

This book relies heavily on the premise that you have never paid attention to most anything in life. A great complications about looking the part and doing the right thing from the shallowest surface possible. There is little to no information about actual skills in communication. Simply what the end result should look like in the authors opinion.

[Hirdesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review soon...

[Germán González · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro se centra en como los científicos pueden comunicarse de forma efectiva con los medios, los políticos y el público general.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, succinct, applicable, and travel size. I enjoyed this short read. The last two chapters were my favorite. Great read.

[Jill · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would love to give this book a negative rating but that I cant. First, I would like to state that just because someone has success in Amway, does not give them an authority to write a book on communication. This book is a pedantic pamphlet of selfish and ubiquitous rhetoric topped with useless opinion. It begins with a false guarantee of improving the readers lives (much like Amway). Then it continues giving advice on how to get people to like you by using a lot of superficial nonsense. There are no concrete skills listed in the book and the examples he gives were often irrelevant. All the titles were misnomers, including the title of the book itself! This isn't secrets of the worlds greatest communicators, nor does it explain how to make your communication more effective and clear. It listed outdated facts and sources that have since been disproved. I could go on, but I would rather not waste any more time on this book. This book is a prime example of someone having success in ONE area of their life and then thinking they are experts at everything and trying to write a book on it.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd really like to rate this book 2.5 stars. It's not a bad book, but I thought it didn't go deep enough into the topics it covers. More of like a summary of some good information. If you haven't read anything on the topics it would be a good place to start; if you have read other books about them, this is probably not worth the time.

[pr5pr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Common sense. The book is around 140 pages, but the actual informations is probably 20 pages. I don't know who is the target audience for this book, honestly. It's in business category but It's written for a 14 year old who is just stepping into the world of self-development.

Save your money and time.

[David Kemp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reminds me of the old adage (and very true) that states: We more often need to be reminded than taught.

This book fits that category nicely. As you read it you will say, "I know that." But the reminder will be priceless.

It is well written and worth reading regularly...to be reminded.

[Tara Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for learning how to better communicate and connect with other people. Personally, I feel I still have a lot of work to do, but applying the principles in this book has helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their relationships and overall social skills.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have had this in my bookcase for many years. I had to have a book title with punctuation in it for a reading challenge. This was a relatively small book with alot of information in it. It talked about communication, listening, encouraging, self talk and many other great topics. It talked about the two main reasons for divorce being money and communication.

[Sean Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good primer on some of the basics of communication. Does a nice job of outlining some of the major elements of communication: listening, empathy, non-verbal, encouragement and authenticity. Any of these areas merit deeper study and understanding, but this is not that book. A great starting point.

[Jonathan D Kopplin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terry Felber's text is a concise and practical treatise on effective communication. It is short enough to read in a single extended sitting. Each chapter also be read individually for brief reflection.

[Corey Nery-Guity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that creatively expresses how people communicate verbally and non-verbally. Reader friendly and humors, a fun learn.

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short book on communication. It serves as a good reminder. The book puts important notes in a box titled "Power Point". Just need to apply the principles in life.

[Thejeffspacek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy, light read.

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is that book that should be read, and re-read. I try to read it once a year as a refresher.

[Edward Loduca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful book written from personal experience.

[Katie Favro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great basic book on communication. A lot of it is things that you probably already knew but it is a great refresher!

[Brenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short easy read that gets to the point. No fluff.

[Brett Chaffins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very actionable tips. Easy clear and concise read that you could read in a day or two whenever you want.

[Vinay Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the tips.
You will new hacks for life.

[Tiffany Dubas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stuff! Many ideas to help me be a better communicator.

[Lynnae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging, positive, upbeat, motivating. Enjoyed the stories throughout, would be a great to listen again with the teens or young adult children.

[Brandon Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me a few years ago. I finally picked it up and read through it this week. It's not a terrible book on communication. All of the content in the book is helpful and are based on solid principles. My main issue with the book is the simplistic nature of the presentation of the content. If you are a younger person or someone who hasn't had a lot of training on conflict resolution and communication, this is a good foundational book. If you are looking for help with communication, I would recommend; How To Win Friends and Influence People (which this book references several times) and Everybody Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell.

[Pam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Quick refresher on good communication

If you have studied much in this area this book will not break new ground
However it is a quick reminder on key points to make your life smoother with good listening skills and verbal/non verbal expression

[Ronald · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather small book, but nevertheless useful. It is not a whole course, it can be viewed as an introduction to public speaking. Sometimes it feels like the author got some random information and put it in different chapters.

[~mrs. Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very good for people who want to learn communication skills. Very good book with excellent information.