Resources

On this page you will find communication book favorites. If you would like to add to a section, drop me a line at [email protected].  

Active Listening


To actively listen requires us to be present. It means that we participate in the discussion with asking questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing for understand. Oh, and it also means not multi-tasking. 

quiet book introverts extroverts

Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

lost art listening

The Lost Art of Listening

How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships 

Body Language


To actively listen requires us to be present. It means that we participate in the discussion with asking questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing for understand. Oh, and it also means not multi-tasking. 

definitive book of body language

Body Language

The Definitive Book of Body Language

body language, what ever body is saying book

What Every BODY is Saying

An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People 

Negotiation


Whether you're making agreements with co-workers, friends, or loved ones or you're negotiating at a global level, these books will give you basic principles to do it with confidence and skill. 

crucial conversations

Crucial Conversations

Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition

getting to yes

Getting           To Yes

Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In 


negotiation genius book

Negotiation Genius

Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond

global negotiator

The Global Negotiator

Making, Managing and Mending Deals Around the World in the Twenty-First Century

Self-awareness Study


Being an effective leader and manager begins with you. It requires a little effort, but gives a big pay off to developing the awareness and skills needed to meet your goals and get results.  These achievement oriented books can help.

personal power roadmap book, alisonsigmon

The Personal Power Roadmap

The Ultimate 7 Step System to Effectively Solve Problems, Make Decisions, and Reach Your Goals

the music inside book, alisonsigmon

The Music Inside                  

Inner Techniques to Tap Into Your Potential, Change Your Beliefs and Create a Fulfilling Career