Messages: The Communication Skills Book
Posted on June 15th, 2009
Many people assume that good communicators possess an intrinsic talent for speaking and listening to others, a “gift of gab” that cannot be taught. The reality is that communication skills are developed slowly and with deliberate effort, and even the most gifted speakers may feel that there is at least one communication skill–say, public speaking–that they just can’t master.
Messages is a best-selling classic that has already helped more than 100,000 readers develop communication skills in all areas of life. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive and endlessly practical guide includes a new chapter on couples communication and new information on using validation strategies during conflicts.
Topics covered in this book include: active listening, reading body language, developing conflict resolution skills, talking to children, communicating with family members, public speaking, handling group interactions, being interviewed for jobs, and being the interviewer. (more…)
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10 Responses to “Messages: The Communication Skills Book”
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Tvuna Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 8:49 am5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
This is a great book
. I wish everyone in the world would read this book. This book truly changed my life. I am an RN. -
Zagiri Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 2:55 pm5.0 out of 5 stars
MESSAGES- THE book for improving communication skills.
This book provides extensive coverage of different types of communication techniques with excercises to develop great communication skills. -
Micaella Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 4:58 pm5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource!!
This book is a great resource for anyone who needs to improve communication and relationship skills. -
Gardening For Dummies Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 5:51 pm5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
This is an exceelent book regarding communicating with others and is easy to read. I was at first worried that it would be to clinical but it is in layman’s terms that is easy to… -
Bimo Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 8:54 pm5.0 out of 5 stars
Developing Communication Skills
As a counselor I often use this book to help clients understand and develop communication skills. Messages provides a comprehensive overview and is well written. -
Baby Bath Rings Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 2:45 am5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
The only thing I don’t like about this book is not having read it before.
The authors explain clearly how to structure you communication in an effective way so you… -
Yule Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 9:07 am5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Communication
I been working through the book in steps, it has helped my communication skills in my personal life as well as my professional one. -
Victoria Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 3:44 pm4.0 out of 5 stars
Messages: The Communication Skills Book
This book is a great look into the inner workings of the human mind and the relationship humans have with communication and with each other. -
Ragni Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 8:17 pm5.0 out of 5 stars
Best communications book out…
Very simple, well organized book full of proven strategies and exercises to help the most word challenged individuals like myself face the world. -
Uday Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 2:06 am5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book!
This is truly an awesome book for those who struggle with effective communication. I read this book cover to cover and saw instant results in my communication to colleagues at…