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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 1,196,018 ratings — published 1936
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 85,467 ratings — published 2002
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 52,091 ratings — published 1999
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 228,033 ratings — published 2016
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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships (ebook)
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avg rating 3.66 — 47,460 ratings — published 1998
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 497 times as communication)
avg rating 4.21 — 184,732 ratings — published 1984
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Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Hardcover)
by (shelved 480 times as communication)
avg rating 3.96 — 42,549 ratings — published 2024
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Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 22,595 ratings — published
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Paperback)
by (shelved 428 times as communication)
avg rating 4.07 — 20,330 ratings — published 1999
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
by (shelved 337 times as communication)
avg rating 3.93 — 89,709 ratings — published 1981
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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know (Hardcover)
by (shelved 333 times as communication)
avg rating 4.00 — 344,822 ratings — published 2019
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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.98 — 101,756 ratings — published 2006
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Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 9,977 ratings — published 2009
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What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.91 — 35,926 ratings — published 2008
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The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.91 — 21,422 ratings — published 2012
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The Communication Book: 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day The Communication Book: 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.71 — 2,122 ratings — published
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Surrounded by Idiots Surrounded by Idiots (Audiobook)
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avg rating 3.51 — 84,408 ratings — published 2014
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You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 24,423 ratings — published 2020
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Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 61,242 ratings — published 2017
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The Definitive Book of Body Language The Definitive Book of Body Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 178 times as communication)
avg rating 3.95 — 28,937 ratings — published 1981
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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 172 times as communication)
avg rating 3.84 — 52,526 ratings — published 2005
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.27 — 493,129 ratings — published 1990
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How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.01 — 45,609 ratings — published 2023
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Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (Paperback)
by (shelved 156 times as communication)
avg rating 4.13 — 3,635 ratings — published 2018
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The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More (Hardcover)
by (shelved 155 times as communication)
avg rating 4.29 — 17,628 ratings — published 2025
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The Art of Communicating The Art of Communicating (ebook)
by (shelved 155 times as communication)
avg rating 4.11 — 12,460 ratings — published 2013
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TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 154 times as communication)
avg rating 4.04 — 15,379 ratings — published 2016
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Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (Hardcover)
by (shelved 153 times as communication)
avg rating 4.10 — 9,229 ratings — published 2017
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How to Become a People Magnet: 62 Life-Changing Tips to Attract Everyone You Meet How to Become a People Magnet: 62 Life-Changing Tips to Attract Everyone You Meet (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.84 — 3,377 ratings — published
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The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 11,006 ratings — published 1962
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 149 times as communication)
avg rating 4.07 — 486,018 ratings — published 2012
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The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books Book 1) The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books Book 1)
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avg rating 3.83 — 1,573 ratings — published
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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently (Hardcover)
by (shelved 147 times as communication)
avg rating 4.10 — 6,079 ratings — published
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Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (Hardcover)
by (shelved 140 times as communication)
avg rating 4.05 — 10,408 ratings — published 2014
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 137 times as communication)
avg rating 4.24 — 31,700 ratings — published 1976
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Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact (Paperback)
by (shelved 136 times as communication)
avg rating 3.75 — 9,868 ratings — published 2017
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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 129 times as communication)
avg rating 4.25 — 8,938 ratings — published 2018
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Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 118 times as communication)
avg rating 3.62 — 2,549 ratings — published 2006
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.67 — 5,623 ratings — published
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Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Talking About Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior (Paperback)
by (shelved 116 times as communication)
avg rating 4.06 — 6,756 ratings — published 2004
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Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (Hardcover)
by (shelved 114 times as communication)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,292 ratings — published
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Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade (Hardcover)
by (shelved 113 times as communication)
avg rating 4.00 — 10,890 ratings — published 2016
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 107 times as communication)
avg rating 4.07 — 245,406 ratings — published 1999
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Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 106 times as communication)
avg rating 4.00 — 10,739 ratings — published 2002
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 102 times as communication)
avg rating 4.18 — 88,463 ratings — published 1918
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Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences (Paperback)
by (shelved 102 times as communication)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,630 ratings — published 2010
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Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated) Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)
by (shelved 101 times as communication)
avg rating 3.91 — 10,688 ratings — published 2022
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Paperback)
by (shelved 101 times as communication)
avg rating 4.05 — 14,717 ratings — published 2007
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We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter (ebook)
by (shelved 99 times as communication)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,537 ratings — published 2017
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Vera Nazarian
“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey.

At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

Rick Steves
“Self-consciousness kills communication.”
― Rick Steves

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