Showing results by publisher "Simon & Schuster Audio" in Communication & Social Skills

With today's focus on technology and digital communication, face-to-face small talk is becoming increasingly difficult. How do you start a conversation with a stranger? What do you need to do to make a great first impression? What should you do when the conversation starts to drift off? In How to Make Small Talk, you'll learn the art of small talk for all types of situations. With simple advice and brief exercises, this book makes it easy to improve your casual chitchat skills.

Learn how to overcome shyness and increase your confidence in common social situations with this simple and approachable guide. In today’s world, we have come to rely so heavily on technology to communicate that it has led to increased anxiety for many when talking face-to-face. In How to...

A quick-and-easy guide to core business and career concepts—no MBA required! The ability to negotiate a deal. Confidence to oversee staff. Complete, accurate monitoring of expenses. In today’s business world, these are must-have skills. But all too often, comprehensive business books turn...

You'll Never Be at a Loss for Words Again. The words you use say a lot about who you are and where you're headed. Whether you want to express yourself clearly to impress a prospective employer during a job interview, or just brush up on those pesky words you encounter every so often reading the...

Parents: Does your teen withdraw to his or her room at every opportunity? Does she talk with you about her friends? Does he participate in discussions at meals? Does your teen want you to see projects from school? When is the last time you actually went into your teen's room and looked at what's...

From media personality and communication expert Rachel DeAlto, learn how to connect with anyone, anywhere with this helpful guide for improving your social skills in every setting, including networking events, interviews, dates, and more. We all have the desire to belong, to connect. And in the...

Deborah Tannen's #1 bestseller revolutionized the way men and women talk -- and listen -- to each other -- at home, at work, and wherever the communication gap between the sexes can lead to troublesome misunderstandings. The problem dates back to childhood, when boys and girls learn to use...

Lilyan Wilder, America's foremost speech consultant, has coached politicians, executives, and celebrities, including George Bush, Oprah Winfrey, and Charles Osgood to become better speakers. Now, she shares her secrets and provides you with the same key to success: effective communication.

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award and The Non-Obvious Book Award Wedding toasts, website copy, social media posts, even holiday cards—you’ll become a sharper everyday writer with this witty and comprehensive guide to clearer, better communication. You’ll never write an...