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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,199,260 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)
by (shelved 46 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 85,745 ratings — published 2002
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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)
by (shelved 43 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.66 — 47,609 ratings — published 1998
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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)
by (shelved 33 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.33 — 229,561 ratings — published 2016
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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)
by (shelved 26 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.05 — 9,995 ratings — published 2009
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.32 — 52,267 ratings — published 1999
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The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.41 — 1,864 ratings — published 2016
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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)
by (shelved 21 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.88 — 22,671 ratings — published
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.93 — 89,984 ratings — published 1981
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The Definitive Book of Body Language The Definitive Book of Body Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.95 — 28,979 ratings — published 1981
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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 20,376 ratings — published 1999
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Words That Change Minds: The 14 Patterns for Mastering the Language of Influence Words That Change Minds: The 14 Patterns for Mastering the Language of Influence (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 16 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.68 — 2,009 ratings — published 1995
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The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills and Leave a Positive Impression! The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills and Leave a Positive Impression! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.49 — 6,590 ratings — published 1997
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.21 — 185,488 ratings — published 1984
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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)
by (shelved 14 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.91 — 36,012 ratings — published 2008
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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)
by (shelved 13 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,594 ratings — published
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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 13 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.00 — 345,396 ratings — published 2019
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Skill With People Skill With People (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.28 — 2,402 ratings — published 1965
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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 12 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.84 — 52,644 ratings — published 2005
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Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.10 — 9,271 ratings — published 2017
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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)
by (shelved 10 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.71 — 2,129 ratings — published
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Surrounded by Idiots Surrounded by Idiots (Audiobook)
by (shelved 10 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.51 — 84,958 ratings — published 2014
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The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.02 — 11,025 ratings — published 1962
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The Art of Public Speaking The Art of Public Speaking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.90 — 6,164 ratings — published 1915
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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)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.84 — 3,385 ratings — published
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The Art of Communicating The Art of Communicating (ebook)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.11 — 12,501 ratings — published 2013
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 246,703 ratings — published 1999
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.06 — 140,777 ratings — published 1995
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How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.28 — 14,854 ratings — published 1956
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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)
by (shelved 8 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.98 — 102,072 ratings — published 2006
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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 7 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.96 — 42,854 ratings — published 2024
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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 7 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.14 — 3,670 ratings — published 2018
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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)
by (shelved 7 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.91 — 21,482 ratings — published 2012
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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 7 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.25 — 8,991 ratings — published 2018
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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 7 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.04 — 15,410 ratings — published 2016
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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)
by (shelved 6 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.04 — 61,778 ratings — published 2017
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Power Questions - Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others Power Questions - Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.82 — 1,628 ratings — published 2012
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Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,328 ratings — published
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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)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.07 — 24,510 ratings — published 2020
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Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.05 — 11,825 ratings — published 2011
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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 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,574 ratings — published 2017
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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.21 — 90,667 ratings — published 1992
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Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,051 ratings — published
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Games People Play Games People Play (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.71 — 42,855 ratings — published 1964
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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 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.10 — 6,090 ratings — published
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Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 3.83 — 7,134 ratings — published 1993
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.18 — 88,505 ratings — published 1918
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People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as communication-skills)
avg rating 4.01 — 1,962 ratings — published 1979
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Miya Yamanouchi
“Everything and anything we communicate to others, communicates to them, how to see us and treat us.”
― Miya Yamanouchi

Susan C. Young
“Being prepared prevents us from getting tripped up by unexpected glitches and surprises.”
― Susan C. Young, The Art of Preparation: 8 Ways to Plan with Purpose & Intention for Positive Impact

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