Speak Your Mind: Evaluating and Unleashing Your Communication Strengths

by Emerson Eggerichs

From the bestselling author of the Love & Respect phenomenon comes a healthier way to communicate in the digital age, where one misstep can cost you everything. Every day we are given plenty of new examples of people communicating without thinking and soon regretting it. Social media means what it it's social! Our methods of communication today allow for something to potentially be broadcast around the world in seconds. Every day we have the potential of both verbal and written blunders. It makes no difference if we are talking to a stranger in a store, chatting on a cell phone with our mothers, or sending an e-mail to a coworker; we can and do miscommunicate, and people can and do get the wrong idea. When we don't pause long enough to think before speaking or writing, it commonly yields a misunderstanding and leads to a clash. This book is about preventing misunderstandings and allowing for understanding. From external examples to internal turmoil, Before You Hit Send is about the four things we must think through before communicating. In all things we wish to say or write, we would be wise to ask ourselves, Learn to ask and answer these four questions honestly, thinking wisely before you speak. Uncover why we consciously and subconsciously get into communication disasters to begin with. Through this enlightening guide, you may be surprised what you discover about yourself.

Genres: Self Help, Communication

272 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Reviews

[McKenna Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Speak Your Mind, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs offers a clear, practical guide to honest, respectful communication. With a focus on speaking truth with kindness, he presents seven biblically grounded principles to help readers navigate tough conversations without damaging relationships.

The book is warm, relatable, and filled with real-life examples. While it leans on Christian teachings, the communication tools are helpful for anyone looking to be more courageous and thoughtful in how they speak.

A quick, empowering read for those who struggle to speak up—or want to do it better.

[JessQueen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Speak Your Mind by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

When was the last time you spoke to your spouse or wrote an email to a colleague but didn't feel like they understood your point?

Personal and professional relationships are the backbone of our lives, learn to manage your conversations, avoid tough talks or unnecessary misunderstandings, and become a clear, confident communicator with Biblical principles and wisdom.
Bestselling author and speaker Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has crafted an invigorating approach to communication in our modern, digital era—where every interaction can shape our lives.

Speak Your Mind is your guide to navigating daily conversations with practical tools and Biblical wisdom. This book will help you master the art of communication by teaching you to consider four essential questions before you speak or type:

Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is it clear?

Personal thoughts 💭

This is by far one of the most beautiful and inspiring books I’ve read this year. I wish our children could listen to these wonderful teachings for their lives! It’s beyond useful and it provides the us with the opportunity to be merciful as well.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Thank you to @librofm for this ALC and for giving me the opportunity to enjoy such a gem!

[Adam Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I started into this book, I was reminded of the John Maxwell book called Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. That statement could not be truer. We communicate in many ways, but none more than our words. There are so many verses in the Bible about the power of our words and our tongues. Dr. Eggerichs has delivered a very practical guide to helping everyone become a better communicator. I was not expecting the depth of information, but was not at all expecting the level to which he challenges our thinking about how and what we communicate.

Along with exercises in each chapter, this book is full of very thought provoking questions around each idea. You would do yourself an injustice to try to breeze through this book. To gain the most from this book, you should take it slow and take the time to reflect on the ideas and questions and do the self evaluation exercises. You will gain a better understanding of yourself and will undoubtably grow as a communicator. This is a very valuable resource.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Speak Your Mind, Emerson Eggerichs (author of Love & Respect) outlines core principles of communication from a biblical perspective. Less theology and more self-help, the book employs four guiding questions centered on truth, kindness, necessity, and clarity to lead readers to self-evaluate where they may have made communication missteps.

This is a short, easy read with generally applicable principles. Although the book includes relevant examples, I found it to be more helpful as a reflective tool rather than an extensive, practical guide for improving your communication skills. The concepts, while true, are basic, and you’re unlikely to get much from this other than reminders if you have extensive communication experience.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many different ways and reasons people struggle to communicate. Challenges and suggestions for ways to better yourself, and illustrated, sometimes humorous, reasons why you should.