In our complex world, facilitation and mediation skills are as important for individuals as they are for organizations. How do we practice them in ways that align with nature, with pleasure, with our best imagining of our future? How ...

Find greater connection and contentment in your everyday life Close and meaningful relationships with other people are key to feeling happy and fulfilled. Everyone needs a sense of belonging, but it’s not always easy to break t...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Award-winning actor Alan Alda tells the fascinating story of his quest to learn how to communicate better, and to teach others to do the same. With his trademark humor and candor, he explores how to devel...

Loneliness isn't something that just happens when we are physically alone but can also happen when we are with people, too. Numerous online friends, followers, or "likers" don't necessarily add up to much when you crave fulf...

No matter how old you are, where you come from or what you do for a living, the desire to have satisfying and meaningful relationships is one we all share. Relationships are key to everything we do, and the bonds and connections we ma...

Most people want to avoid tough conversations. Whether it's with a spouse, a friend, a boss, a coworker, or a child, tough conversations create high anxiety--and often lingering resentments. Communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle offer...

For most people, great conversation doesn't come naturally, and in our day, it can feel like every time you engage someone else there's potential for miscommunication. But it doesn't have to be that way. Confident and clear communicat...

Taking Your Place at the Table is the first of its kind on the art of becoming an insider. It focuses closely on three topics: 1) getting to the table―moving from the outside to the inside; 2) using your insider status wisely once y...

Based on a corporate crisis ripped from today's headlines, "Unleash Your BS (Best Self)" tells the tale of Fortune 500 managers who are suddenly facing a post-merger downsizing. With their careers hanging in the balance, the...

"This is a self-help book on how to argue effectively, conciliate, and gently persuade. The authors admit to getting it wrong in their own past conversations. One by one, I recognize the same mistakes in me. The world would be a bette...

Being kind is something most of us do when it's easy and when it suits us. Being kind when we don't feel like it, or when all of our buttons are being pushed, is hard. But that's also when it's most needed; that's when it can defuse a...

Do you have trouble getting up in front of an audience? Are you struggling to get your point across? Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re a naturally nervous person or if you’re underprepared. Originally pub...

In the war of words that has come to mark our society, it's often easier to stay quiet than to speak up. Yet there are times when silence just isn't an option How do you use your voice with courage and forthrightness-that is, with can...

Simple strategies for turning small talk into an essential tool for success The ability to engage in effective small talk is an invaluable skill for any social interaction, from casual to professional. Small Talk Techniques is you...

When we fear death, we miss out on a lot of life. This book hopes to change that. While hospices care for persons in their final days, hospice is not about death. It's all about LIFE—real, nitty-gritty, poignant, funny, challenging...

Do you want to communicate with purpose and passion? Do you want your words to be clearly understood? Then you'd better have a freakin' point!Skilled presenters and speakers understand the need to be on point: They know how to deliver...

Are you ready to improve your relationships now? After 25 years of working in the field of personal development and transformation, life coach and author Donza Doss has found the key ingredients that will help you radically improve yo...

Have you ever received an email that made your heart beat faster or spiked your blood pressure? We all know we're not supposed to respond right away, but how you respond will either increase or decrease the hostility and conflict. Hos...

Use BIFF to Communicate with Your Ex\'s Blaming, Accusing and Taunting Texts and Emails\r\n \n\nIn divorce and co-parenting, not only do you need to deal with your own emotions, you may be faced with a daily barrage of hostile calls, ...

A masterclass for women in communication and body language, this book offers a toolbox of practical exercises that will help you communicate with ease and confidence. Covering core areas such as posture, movement...

How to master the art of persuasion―from the bestselling author of Talk Like TED.Ideas don’t sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field, having a good id...

La habilidad en el trato personal es el talento humano que procura mayores satisfacciones. De su habilidad en el trato personal depende la calidad de su vida comercial, familiar social. Los conocimientos y las tecnicas contenidos en e...

Relationships Matter --Especially Yours!Do people rub you the wrong way?Do you wonder why some relationships are harder to grow than others?Do your reactions to other people frustrate you?Do you want to improve your personal and p...

Winning Teammates are the people that make it possible for any group to succeed... the people who others depend on. Winning Teammates are the people who others want to work with, because they bring more than just technical skills.  ...

What should you do if you find a bug on your plate? How do you ask someone to dance? What's the least offensive way to enjoy your cigar? These and other questions of social decorum are answered in this classic etiquette book. Publishe...

All leaders have a circle of influence. It is unavoidable. Do the messages you send every day invite people into your circle or drive them out? Influence never straddles the fence. Very few new school administrators truly know what th...

"WE NEED TO TALK."In this urgent and insightful book, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee shows us how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversationsBASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWSNPR's Best Boo...

Picking up where Quiet ended, How to Be Yourself is the best book you’ll ever read about how to conquer social anxiety.“This book is also a groundbreaking road map to finally being your true, authentic self.” ―Susan Cain, New ...

Be bold and be yourself through assertiveness—strategies for better communication and confidence Do you have difficulty setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, or simply saying no? Expressing your thoughts, feelings, wants...

Succeed in business with practical career strategies and communication skills from the world's greatest leaders in 10 Skills for Effective Business Communication.Effective business communication is a skill that anyone can develop. Fro...