Showing results by publisher "----RM Alexander" in Communication & Social Skills

The 25 Minute Meeting goes beyond "cut to the chase" and shows you how to take back your work day with smarter planning and more productive action. Meetings have become a de facto way of working, and as they pile up and stretch to interminable lengths, they eat up our days and sink productivity - if they are poorly planned and run. Done well, meetings are short, sharp, productive affairs that provide critical time and space for the interactions that drive business forward.

Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet, shy, boring, or awkward? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get you? If so, you might be an introvert. On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication.

This empowering, inspiring, and actionable guide will turn your communication woes into superpowers. Assertive Confident Communication Skills is your no-nonsense, fun roadmap to mastering assertiveness, nailing body language, and speaking with the kind of confidence that makes people sit up and listen.

Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom. In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference - many of which can be put into practice in a single class period.

From a Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, an invaluable guide that gives readers evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. Science has shown that the...

Introducing "Loving an Avoidant Partner," a groundbreaking guide that takes you deep into the enigmatic maze of an avoidant person's inner world like never before. Armed with remarkable insights, you'll decode the guarded secrets and fears of your elusive partner, shattering the barriers that have kept you apart.

Success doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by design. This book gives you 100 powerful strategies to help you think ahead, outmaneuver challenges, and build lasting competitive advantages. Blending timeless strategic principles with insights from game theory, this high-impact guide delivers practical tools for winning in business, leadership, and life.

Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.

Full of practical tips and how-tos, this audiobook will help you make your relationships better, deepen your intimacy with people you care for, and cultivate more love, understanding, and respect between you and others. Successful people confront well. They know that setting healthy boundaries...

What if the conflicts in our lives—from personal disagreements to workplace tensions to global divisions—all stem from the same root cause? The Anatomy of Peace shows how our biases and behaviors perpetuate cycles of conflict and, more importantly, how we can break free from these patterns to create lasting peace and meaningful change.

The biggest fear of people living in the western world today is stated to be public speaking. The second most common fear is death! This means that many people are more afraid of standing up and speaking to group than they are of dying! Crazy right? The fear of speaking in public can feel very real and for many absolutely paralyzing. So, what if I told you that most of the people I have worked with have gone on to enjoy public speaking?

Feel like everyone has a social circle—except you? How to Make Friends as an Adult is your no-fluff guide to overcoming social anxiety, building confidence, and creating the kind of real, lasting friendships that make life feel fuller. If you’ve recently moved, changed careers, ended a relationship, or just drifted from old friends, you’re not alone. Unlike childhood, adult life doesn’t hand us friendships—we have to create them. But how do you do that when you're busy, anxious, or unsure where to start?

Being a woman in your thirties and beyond is challenging enough when your brain works the way society expects-throw ADHD into the mix, and it's a whole new ballgame! Written by Laura Kerbey with charming illustrations from Eliza Fricker and quotes from other ADHD woman from across the world...

Whether you are looking to position yourself as an industry expert, extend your sphere of influence, or gain the support and backing of vital constituencies, The 7 Principles of Public Speaking will give you the tools you need to achieve your goal.

The Anxious-Avoidant Trap will show you and your partner how to gain a better understanding of each other, so you can improve communication, avoid emotional reactions, and bring joy back into your relationship. With this compassionate guide, you will: discover how attachment styles are formed in childhood; learn about the three "core wounds" of attachment trauma; recognize signs of anxious or avoidant attachment in adulthood; and develop skills to respond to your partner while reducing emotional reactions.

What I’ve come to learn in the last 35+ years of working with clients is that the answer to almost any question you ask about how to be happier or better skilled in some area of your life is to have and keep your boundaries.

Some people seem to have “it.” They walk into a room, and suddenly, everyone leans in. They charm the boss, win over strangers, and make friends wherever they go. What’s their secret? Simple: charisma. And the good news is—you can learn it.

Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly, with passion and confidence, to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention.

Through powerful affirmations, exercises, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to shift from overwhelmed people-pleaser to empowered empath—without losing your kindness, generosity, or authenticity.

Most people are stuck in straight-line thinking. They see problems in isolation, chase quick fixes, and treat outcomes as immediate and unconnected. But the real world doesn’t work that way—it runs on systems. Interconnected causes, delayed effects, feedback loops, hidden incentives, and ripple consequences drive everything around us. This audiobook rewires your brain for systems thinking—one powerful shift at a time. You’ll get 100 clear, actionable strategies.