Book - The Complete Book of Questions:

1001 Conversation Starters for Any Occasion

This book provides groups with 1,001 engaging and thought-provoking icebreaker questions to start and sustain meaningful conversations.

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Book: You’re Too Kind : A Brief History of Flattery

You’re Too Kind : A Brief History of Flattery

by Richard Stengel

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Stengel (a senior editor at Time magazine) ponders the meaning of flattery and illustrates that more than mere praise, flattery is praise with a motive, be it benign or grasping.

You’re Too Kind is a witty, colorful, fast-paced trip through history. It’s meticulously researched and comprehensive. .... more

Review: Conversationally Speaking : Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness

More than a million people have learned the secrets of effective conversation using Conversationally Speaking. By Alan Garner ... more

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"That which chiefly causes the failure of a dinner party is the running short - not of meat, nor yet of drink, but of conversation." --Lewis Carroll More quotations about Communication

The Power of Charm

The Power of Charm: How to Win Anyone over in Any Situation

by Brian Tracy Ron Arden

“Fully 85 percent of your success in business and personal life will be determined by your ability to communicate effectively with others.” This book gives readers the key they need to open any door...and get whatever they want, every time. The most important quality in winning someone over-whether business or personal-is one's charm. The books provides proven ways to become more captivating--and persuasive--in any situation.

With trademark directness, Tracy and Arden show readers what charm can do, and how they can use simple methods to immediately become more charming and dramatically improve their social lives and business relationships.

Readers will learn how to: * capture people's trust and attention within the first few seconds of meeting

* win the support of others who can help them achieve their goals

* master body language and advanced listening techniques

* sell more of their products or services

* deliver powerful and engaging talks and presentations * improve their negotiation skills

* get paid more and promoted faster

With The Power of Charm, readers will develop greater confidence and self-esteem and learn how to naturally create rhythm and harmony with others. It's a unique and powerful guide filled with proven techniques for making dreams come true--in business and in life!