You don’t have to be cool with luke to experience a communication breakdown. These seven books can help you get through it.
Do you ever feel like everyone in your office speaks a different language? Unless you’re working in a literal tower of babel, what you’re experiencing is probably a breakdown in communication styles.
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Instead of addressing this phenomenon with a defeatist “what can you do?” attitude, deal with it head-on by consulting some of the following books. each work focuses on an aspect of the art and science of communication. Reading these bestsellers, guides, and how-tos will help you increase your verbal skills, allowing you to more effectively lead your team to greater productivity, satisfaction, and achievement.
improve your social skills by roy briggs
1. improve your social skills how to talk to anyone : the ultimate guide to improve your conversations and social skills by roy briggs
Not everyone was born in the world blessed with the gift of speech. in fact, even extroverts can sometimes find themselves unable to converse effectively. Roy Briggs suggests tons of practical tricks she can use right away to transform the way she interacts with team members, customers, and even strangers. I constantly speak to both individuals and large groups; improve your social skills has given me some new ideas to implement, whether you’re sitting at a table or standing on stage.
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surrounded by idiots by thomas erikson
2. surrounded by idiots: the four types of human behavior and how to communicate effectively with each in business (and in life) by thomas erikson
Can’t understand your team? solve the problem by identifying the preferred behaviors of the members. Thomas Erikson offers a color-coded way to place people into personality cubes: Maybe someone is an assertive red, a cool green, a socializing yellow, or a rational blue. each tone-based cohort shares strengths and weaknesses, making it easy to discover how people absorb information. As someone who has done many leadership tests, I like Erikson’s simple model and anticipate using his techniques professionally and personally.
the delicate art of lynn carnes
3. the delicate art: learn to say “no” and unleash your acting by lynn carnes
Does your heart sink a little every time the word “no” leaves your lips? i can relate Most entrepreneurial people have been taught to think that they must become self-empowered, even if it causes them stress. Lynn Carnes helps readers understand when to turn down opportunities to make up time and set their own agenda. plus, it describes how to say “no” gracefully. I’m not always good at turning down requests, but after reading the delicate art, I think I’ll be able to say “no” here and there more easily.
dealing with difficult people by ron lilley
4. dealing with difficult people: quick and effective strategies for handling problem people by ron lilley
some people are aches in the neck, pure and simple. but in business, you don’t have the option to avoid them. instead, you have to outsmart them, staying one step ahead without losing your cool. Ron Lilley’s book offers insight into what makes challenging people tick and how you can intelligently, creatively, and skillfully defuse their hostility in the most difficult of situations. I can’t say I look forward to the next complainer I find, but I’m grateful to have advice on dealing with difficult people to lean on when it happens.
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open, honest and direct by aaron levy
5. open, honest, and direct: a guide to unlocking your team’s potential by aaron levy
It’s a mantra worth repeating: Employees leave managers, not companies. Aaron Levy’s book explains that the “bad boss” problem often falls to authority figures who have never learned how to rally the troops. To rectify the situation, he lays out ways for managers to act impartially and communicate candidly so that those below them feel safe and empowered to shine. I can relate to how important it is to positively influence a team. perfecting a genuine leadership style is something I work on every day; open, honest and direct has already helped me do that.
lead, motivate, engage by pearl hilliard and denise lopez
6. lead, motivate, engage: how to inspire your team to win at work by pearl hilliard and denise lopez
employee engagement rates in the us. uu. are hovering at alarmingly low levels. Consequently, unless you are 100% sure that your workers are stimulated, inspired, and encouraged, you should consider different retention and job satisfaction tactics. Get started by using Hillard and Lopez’s guide, which includes research-backed tips and ideas for using positive communication to ignite your team. I especially liked taking the self-assessment to identify areas I could improve on my way to becoming a more effective coach, manager, and mentor.
Solve Employee Problems Before They Start by Scott Warrick
7. Solve Employee Problems Before They Start: Real-World Conflict Resolution by Scott Warrick
With the exception of likable hermits who never argue with themselves, everyone experiences conflict from time to time. however, managers are supposed to innately understand how to get everyone back to kumbaya quickly. that is a difficult task. Fortunately, Warrick shares an easy-to-follow, three-step solution to reducing discord that relies on a combination of patience, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence. While I don’t enjoy resolving disagreements between employees and peers, I feel better equipped to do so after learning Warrick’s recommended strategies for reaching a peaceful resolution.
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