How to Talk Effectively: A Practical Guide to Speak Your Mind Clearly and Influence People Indirectly

by William Howard

Communicating efficiently when talking is perhaps the most important ability a person can ever develop. It affects everything you do professionally , socially , and functionally . Yet it is something many of us take for granted. That is a mistake. Even those with a lifetime of experience in their native tongue are often surprised to learn they are not always clear in their speech.

Fortunately, this behavior can be identified and corrected . Doing so will result in a much easier time – and more desirable results – when talking to anyone about anything in your day-to-day activities. In fact, the improvement in quality of life from addressing this one area is so significant that learning to talk more effectively is probably the single most beneficial investment in time and effort you can make.

In How to Talk A Practical Guide to Speak Your Mind Clearly and Influence People Indirectly , you will learn not only how to speak more clearly and communicate more effectually , but also how to listen better – which will improve your conversations immensely . Digesting this simple course on how to better communicate with others will bolster your confidence in all areas of your life.

Topics covered …and much more.

This thorough text will properly equip you for improved verbal communication and turn you into a proficient, confident talker . You will soon understand how to achieve your objectives and obtain satisfaction from all manner of conversation, whether professional or casual . Achieving a better command of spoken language and personal interaction with others will absolutely result in an elevated level of living you may not yet know exists.

Genres: Nonfiction, Communication, Self Help, Personal Development, Amazon, Education, Ebooks

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2022

About the author

Librarian note: Also see William Howard which was a pseudonym used by William Johnston.

Reviews

[Brittany Gillam-Perez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful tips but also a little delusional

[Jennell Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Helpful and Informative!

To create and maintain lasting and genuine relationships, business and personal, we need to talk effectively. Successful communication leaves all parties feeling satisfied and accomplished. Communication that is clear eliminates the possibility of misunderstanding, which reduces conflict. Your self-concept is formed through communication; it helps you understand yourself and others, solve problems, learn new things, and build your career. The meaning of communication differs for each person, so it's important to determine for yourself what it means for you. You might be shy and have problems communicating, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. 

This book is the perfect guide to provide anyone with the information they need to communicate effectively. It provides in-depth information on the importance of effective communication and how it helps with expressing yourself and building new relationships. It explains the types of conversation, what is an effective conversation, and how to understand conversations. This book also gives tips on how to be a confident communicator and how to build emotional connections and healthy relationships. 


What I love most about this book is that it also talks about conflict and how to resolve and manage them. 

This book is the complete package. I highly recommend it

[Janis · Rating 2 out of 5]

After reading "How to Talk Effectively" and "The Empathic Listener" I am convinced that William Howard is an alien or artificial intelligence masquerading as a human and trying to teach the rest of his kind how to do so using these books.
If this book wasn't published prior to it's release, I would strongly suspect ChatGPT 3.0 to be the actual author. Howard somehow manages to achieves the same overly generalized, sanitized and soulless parlance, that sounds profound as unreflected noise but totally without significance when scrutinized in any detail. No sentence is concise and no idea a revelation.
This uncanny style can hardly be described and is better illustrated using actual quotes from the book:
"Asking. This is when you seek information from another person during your conversation. We all ask questions at times in conversation to show our interest, and learn more about the topics of conversations."
"You need to make sure that you are expressing an appropriate emotion at the right time in the conversation."

[An · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this book is decent for someone who has NO IDEA where to start. The example dialogues were so robotic, like ChatGPT was in charge of writing them, that no one in this generation or the generations to come would speak with the tone portrayed in the examples. 

This will mostly work if the other person happens to have ALSO read this book. This is like an inside joke where the only people who know what is going on are the ones who are involved. Please take the example dialogues with the tiniest grain of salt; otherwise, you sound inauthentic and borderline psychopath. 

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book opens brilliantly by giving examples of why you may need to read this book, and as this is viewable within the preview, it really helps you to decide if you really want to buy it. I was sold immediately, within only the first page. The chapters are packed with information, and the book doesn’t waffle about a load of nonsensical, filler information just to bump-up the page count. It’s a short book, but you get so much out of it. You’re given examples of what to say in certain situations, tips about how to think of topics, how to read the room; it’s brilliant! If you’re someone who struggles with social interaction, then this is definitely something which you could benefit from reading.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can easily see how this book being used in wide range or college classes where effective communication is a core part of the curriculum. The accompanying summary sheet is extremely helpful in digesting the guidance provided in the book. As with most self help books, this author explains why effective communication is important and provides examples where you can use the guidance. I would have liked to see an innovative approach to the "self help" formula, but I can not demerit the author for using a tried and true formula. Get this book. It is a fast and easy read… even if you are not in college.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Michael Mcfarren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful Reminders

The vast majority of this book reminded me of my lessons in kindergarten, elementary, and Sunday school. Yes I’m equally introverted and extroverted and I can see myself in the situations presented. I know how hard it is to put myself out there. If you are introverted practice and work on communicating. If you are extroverted work on listening and empathy. This book will help.

[duane harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This could have saved me so many wasted moments

I love this book by far the best book on communication ever written. This book will save your relationship but most of all it will save you from yourself trust me read this book then by another one for the people who means the most to you. Thank you for writing this book it has been added to my personal library for a lifetime

[Cj Bethancourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Tips

I always struggle with talking to anyone, but with this book and following the tips it gave me I slowly became more confident and comfortable with talking to people, even strangers.

[Caleb gouger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read

This book is a pretty fast and easy read. Its covers pretty common sense points that we all seem to forget sometimes so its a nice refresher. I can see it being helpful for teens and adults with social anxiety. Pretty basic, not bad overall. Glad I read it

[Patrick J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, decent content.

The book makes many good points and offers some great suggestions on the art of communication. Some of the examples used to provide context are not effective and unrealistic.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good insights sprinkled throughout, but relatively formulaic and not concisely written. While this is not what I did, skimming the headlines and example dialogues is probably sufficient to get the important takeaways.

[Deborah Levin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author does a great job of breaking down communication dysfunctions and provides great strategies for modifying the methods of talking to others in a healthier way. The examples of back and forth conversation were very helpful in visualizing how recommended strategies should work.

[Angel Veliz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read and liked its teachings. I preferred the methods introduced halfway through the book. I recommend it to someone who has a taste for communication.

[Rahul Chellappa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

Nice tips, author provides great points with example on what is right and wrong, helps us relate to real life examples

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally a recap of what I already do haha.

[Viel Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book provides affirmative and comprehensive information, presenting a clear application in real life, accompanied by amazing examples.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too basic, mainly reminders. Written more for junior high students.

[Issababy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a must read if you are uncomfortable in social or business situations. If you feel awkward with communicating with others or if you have trouble getting your point across when talking this book may have the tools to help you.

It not only focuses on the words you speak, but your body language as well. Often we are unaware how we come across to others. Really listening to others and responding with questions shows them that you are paying attention and value what they have to say.

Speech problems and anxiety issues are also addressed. Effective strategies to overcome them are offered. The book discusses speaking with emotion and offers up suggestions to add expression to your conversations.

Just when you think there is nothing more to be covered the author teaches about conflict. He doesn’t recommend avoiding conflict, but rather he shows how to reduce it with communication skills.

The book is wrapped up with a chapter that is titled 'Powerful Speakers Can Change the World'. This chapter sums up how your new communication skills can build new relationships as well as repair existing ones. help you achieve success in a career, and ultimately how it can help you to have a bigger impact in the world in general.

Attentively reading this book and applying the suggestions can add a level of self-confidence that has been missing in your life. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Gaby Vázquez | Gabbyshappyplace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, practical and to the point. Very good and easy tips to improve your communication skills. I’ll be applying some of the strategies.

[Chase Nickel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing special here. The advice wasn't bad but if you're looking for a more in depth reading about this topic you should look somewhere else. If you're learning about communication and just starting then this could be a good starting point.