Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Communication In Business    4. Communication in organizations    5. Interpersonal relations    6. Leadership    7. Organizational behavior    8. Performing Arts    9. Performing Arts/Dance    10. Personnel management    11. Theater - General    12. Business communication & presentation    13. Performing Arts / Theater / General   

Reviews (14)

Comprehensive Compendium of 1042 Communication Tips
A comprehensive compendium of 1042 tips belonging on every committed communicator's reference shelf. Whether a neophyte or accomplished communicator, you will find a useful tip or reminder, each time you open this book.
Easy to Read
Dianna Booher writes with clarity and detail, and her book is so easy to read. We're all communicating in one way or another, and Dianna's insights are extremely valuable.You also might learn something about yourself as a listener.I highly recommend this book.

Essential for anyone
While this book has a business focus, there are many techniques shown that can be used in all facets of life - in the family, with friends, or in organizations and sports teams. It's a huge (1000+) list of tips for various situations. How do you deal with someone who's not pulling their weight? You don't have to be a manager at work - you can have unresponsive kids, friends who take much more than they give, and committee members who are just along for the ride.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business communication    5. Business/Economics    6. Careers - General    7. Communication    8. Human relations    9. Interpersonal communication    10. Management - General    11. Oral communication    12. Business & Economics / Management    13. Business communication & presentation   

Reviews (6)

A great guide
A friend recently opened a store and this book has acurately addressed some of the issues we are experiencing. The author has a knack for addressing both personal issues such as self doubt, fear, relations with partners as well as topics related to the business. He compels the entrepreneur to think hard about the objectives of his undertaking and then walks him through it step by step.
Invaluable Tool
I have been working on opening a specialty food shop/cafe and got stuck on the logistics of planning. After using several guides and books I randomly found (and getting NOWHERE) I decided to buy Gourmet to Go on a recommendation. It is THE best thing I could have ever bought, hands down. It seems that all the questions I had were answered in the book, and the structure of the book leads readers down a logical path through the maze of planning for this type of business. If you are to buy any book on this topic, this is the one. The money spent on this book will save you thousands later on. Two thumbs up!

Good for starting stores or providing to stores.
This is an excellent treatise of starting a specialty food store or, perhaps is even more beneficial to one who wishes to wholesale food products to place in food stores or delis..Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Food industry and trade    5. Food service    6. Industries - General    7. Methods - Gourmet    8. Methods - Professional    9. Quantity Food Production And Service    10. Reference    11. United States    12. Business & Economics / New Business Enterprises    13. Business communication & presentation    14. Hospitality industry    15. Management & management techniques    16. Retail sector    17. Sales & marketing   

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Dated, but still has some worth.
I found the beginning of this book difficult to get through. The ideasdidn't seem well thought out at first. The recommendations for researchwere ancient. Once the author got into the "meat" of selling, thebook was much better. It has very sound advice for beginning sales reps inregard to customer handling, objection handling, and asking open-endedquestions. A seasoned sales rep would find this book a waste of time. Amuch better read is "Stop Telling, Start Selling" by LindaRichardson or the "Guerrilla Selling" series by Jay ConradLevinson. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Sales & Selling - General    5. Sales & Selling - Techniques    6. Selling    7. Business communication & presentation    8. Sales & marketing   

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Great book for speakers
As a new speaker I purchased this book to add to my collection and it's one of the top books.Weiss holds no punches and just gets real.Not alot of fluff and some wonderful recommendations to continue to help me to think like a speaker.I read the book in one night.I recommend buying this book and Speak and Grow Rich by Dottie Walkters and Lilly Walters to read together.The both give excellent insight into the world of speaking.

Helpful suggestions about publicity for speaking engagements
This book had many helpful suggestions about publicity for speaking engagements.Weiss seems to have made high dollar lifestyle from speaking, and leading workshops.He comes across as arrogant and opinionated, but the book is full of good ideas of where to look for speaking engagements, and make top dollars in the business.

Excellent for Beginners and Professionals Alike
As part of a mentoring program, I was once asked to coach and supervise someone who was about to give his first major presentation in front of his peers and key decision makers. He dismissed all the advice that he was given and said, rather breezily, that he had a strong background in amateur dramatics, so he knew exactly how to deliver a speech. The outcome was predictable but still sad. He knew all about how to project his voice and how to achieve rapport and get a quick laugh, but that was about it.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business Communication - General    3. Business/Economics    4. Careers - General    5. Careers / Job Opportunities    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Industries - General    8. Oral communication    9. Public Speaking    10. Advice on careers & achieving success    11. Business & Economics / Business Communication    12. Business communication & presentation    13. Public speaking / elocution   

Editorial Review

How many times has your PC crashed today? While Gordon Moore's now famous law projecting the doubling of computer power every 18 months has more than borne itself out, it's too bad that a similar trajectory projecting the reliability and usefulness of all that power didn't come to pass, as well. Advances in information technology are most often measured in the cool numbers of megahertz, throughput, and bandwidth--but, for many us, the experience of these advances may be better measured in hours of frustration.Read more

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An interesting and useful antidote to technotopia
Most books on internet and computing are optmistic in a 'infine linear projection' fashion - the common bane of all futurological speculations. Others are characterized by Luddite approaches to technology and media. The Social Life of Information
John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid present an interesting look into the future relationships of technology and social life.The book is aptly titled, "The Social Life of Information," and delivers on a promise to study the past, present and future of information.Brown and Duguid point out early on that as a society we often feel that technology will replace the need for social contact at work and at play.However, they also point out that specific users rarely experience this.In fact, they argue at several points throughout the book that just the opposite is true, humans need social contact for work and play.
Excellent shape!
The book arrived in time for my class.It's in excellent shape and the price was more than fair! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. General    5. Information Management    6. Information Technology    7. Information society    8. Social aspects    9. Business communication & presentation    10. Impact of science & technology on society   

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Communication in personnel man    4. Communication in personnel management    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Human Resources & Personnel Management    7. Personnel And Human Resources Management   

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Advice from a wise Counsel on career management
What is unusual about The Truth about Managing Your Career...And Nothing but the Truth is that readers at different levels in their careers will find this book useful.Someone graduating from school or someone aiming at the executive suite will benefit from reading it.
An excellent book for moving your career forward.
I was recently given the opportunity to attend a leadership development class that was sponsored by our organization. I purchased "The Truth About Managing Your Career" and decided to bring it with me to the training sessions. I was amazed and delighted by how well the book supplemented the sessions with its clear, concise and informative chapters. I recommend this book for any aspiring leader, and it should definitely be part of everyone's leadership toolbox. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career Planning (General)    3. Career/Job    4. Careers - General    5. Careers / Job Opportunities    6. Vocational guidance    7. Business & Economics / Careers    8. Business & Management    9. Business communication & presentation    10. Careers guidance    11. Research & development management   

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Simple but not simplistic
This book is an excellent overview for newcomers to the principles of communication, and a good lead-in for more specific reading on the topic.
A Primer to Surviving and Excelling in the Business World
I think Ruth Sherman's book is a must read for anyone that has not had the benefit of that successful role model or mentor in business. Reflecting upon my business courses in communications, I find the lessons taught to have been perfunctory and sterile. Sherman offers an approach that recasts business communication into the social and psychological milieu that is the reality of the business world. While her approach is common sense, the real world is full of examples of people frustrated with their lack of acceptance or persuasiveness for whom common sense is elusive. This will be the book that you will have wished your college professor included along with that dry tome about writing executive abstracts and memorandi. The latter will get you a job, while Sherman's book will get you a career (and friends!).
crap
luckily i borrowed this book from my university library instead of buying it. the cover design and naming of the book are fantastic but the content is all crap. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business Communication - General    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Interpersonal communication    5. Language    6. Language Arts & Disciplines    7. Rhetoric    8. Rhetoric (Speech)    9. Business & Economics / Business Communication    10. Business communication & presentation   

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Great tool for getting back to communication basics!
Book includes 17 one-minute tips to improve meetings. Includes tips for before, during and at the end of the meeting. Also includes 16 one-minute tips to improve business writing. There's also a section with tips toimprove your presentations.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business communication    5. Business meetings    6. Business presentations    7. Business writing    8. Business/Economics    9. Leadership    10. Reference - General    11. Business communication & presentation    12. Computers / General   

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Trashcan filler
This book might be the worst book I have read in years. Susan Roane has filled 240 pages with more or less obvious information like OAR approach. Observe, Ask a Question, Reveal your Thought. I don't wanna spend much time on reviewing this book, but I'll tell you: If you expect something that analyzes, refers to any scientific papers (or any stuidies at all) or puts any psychological aspects in the mix, then forget this book.

Practical Tips for Improving Your Social Skills
Those trying to network and build business or social relationships would benefit from reading Susan RoAne's book, What Do I Say Next?. Inside are hundreds of practical tips to help you converse well with others, and Susan's engaging style makes it enjoyable to read.
Many fine ideas!
Heard WHAT DO I SAY NEXT? . . . written and read by
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Beep! Beep!
By: Jeffrey W. Bennett, Founder of LayMentor and author of the novel Under the Lontar Palm...
Become a Brag!
It's one of those dreaded moments.
Good hints on how to tell your story
The basic gist of this book (tape) is that you need to be intentional about how you tell your story, so that it is positive and memorable.It's punctuated with real life stories and examples of how your story can be improved through a little thought and practice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business Communication - General    5. Business Life - General    6. Communication    7. Communication In Business    8. General    9. Interpersonal Relations    10. Interpersonal communication    11. Personal Growth - Success    12. Psychology    13. Self-perception    14. Self-presentation    15. Success in business    16. Advice on careers & achieving success    17. Business & Economics / General   

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An introduction to simple business diagramming.
The book's objective: "An exploration of core diagrams, and how they can be used effectively in business".
Terribly denying of R-Mind/totality, Poorly written, & Crucial Skill, grrr
This book is written by someone who is unshakeably certain that R-Mind ( right-hemisphere-dominant mind ) does not exist,
Poorly Put Together
This is proof that we live in age where anything can get published. This book should not have been. Not only is it poorly written, but the visuals are disjointed from the text description (you do a lot of flipping back and forth trying to figure things out). I highly recommend you skip this one and consult Edward Tufte's series of books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - Meetings & Presentations    4. Business/Economics    5. Management - General    6. Reference - General    7. Management & management techniques   

Reviews (4)

Great information for growing my business
I really like that the Dummies series are so comprehensive and I can go straight to the chapters that best serve my needs.In Professional Networking for Dummies, the section for Entrepreneurs and Personality Styles was most helpful.By giving me examples of "what to say" and how to be effective even as an introvert, I am feeling much more effective with my networking.

Pretty mediocre
A lot of filler, a lot of common sense.Not a whole lot of techniques, useful advice or even general theory to help you out here.Basically be outgoing and nice to people.

So you want to be a success?
One of the essential ingredients to the success of a business is the owner's ability AND WILLINGNESS to use his or her network effectively.Donna Fisher is the master teacher of the power of networking - something many people don't understand or are not even aware of.Professional Networking for Dummies is one of several powerful books tbat Donna Fisher has written on this subject.It should be a must read for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business networks    5. Career development    6. Career/Job    7. Communication In Business    8. Interprofessional relations    9. Motivational    10. Networking - General    11. Social networks    12. Success in business    13. Business & Economics / Small Business    14. Business communication & presentation    15. Computer Communications & Networking   

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not received yet
I can not comment on a book that I have not received yet!

Great book for a new facilitator; Good review for experienced facilitators
This book is a good tool for new facilitators.Provides good instructions and guides that will help in organizing meetings and developing facilitation plans.For the experienced facilitator, it provides helpful reminders and useful checklists.

Facilitation course members love this book
I teach a master's level course in facilitation and team dynamics.Justice and Jamieson is by far the most useful and popular book in that course.Students use it heavily in designing facilitation processes during the course, and I hear them recommending to others that they KEEP their J&J handy because they'll continue to use it.Especially helpful:the quick overviews of group dynamics, overt/covert issues, team member roles, leadership processes. It helps to provide this background knowledge for the students.The options and explanations list many more choices and rationales than usually seen in a book like this.Examples:multiple approaches to brainstorming, agenda development, session evaluation, interventions to manage conflict, etc. J&J's second edition (if there is one) could be a little slicker, but you wouldn't have to change much content except perhaps to have an added section on virtual facilitation.Enjoy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Consensus (Social sciences)    4. Decision Making & Problem Solving    5. Employee Training And Development    6. Entrepreneurship    7. Group facilitation    8. Group problem solving    9. Group relations training    10. Reference    11. Teams in the workplace    12. Technology    13. Business communication & presentation    14. Management & management techniques   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business communication    5. Business/Economics    6. Communication in management    7. Communication in organizations    8. Leadership    9. Business & Economics / Leadership    10. Business communication & presentation   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Communication - General    4. Business/Economics    5. Case studies    6. Communication In Business    7. Communication in management    8. Leadership    9. Management    10. Management - General    11. Management Science    12. Business & Economics / Business Communication    13. Business communication & presentation   

Reviews (4)

Good book with some good thoughts but not earthshattering
I good book for those interested in hearing from these four people about their experiences with storyteling and narrative in an organiation. I found Stephen Denning and Larry Prusaks stuff interesting, although I had already heard the Denning story in other book, he did provide additional insight I found helpful. Found John Seely Browns stuff to be difficult to read with not a lot of value, although there were one or two nuggets. If you are doing a deep dive on storytelling in organizations, good book to get or if you want multiple viewpoints good too.

If it looks like a lemon and it tastes like a lemon ...
Sad to say, I to agree with the previous reviewer - this book is a real disappointment.
Asleep at the Campfire
I read with keen interest and anticipation "Storytelling in Organizations", by Brown, et. al.By profession, I coach an organization in a fortune 100 firm in how to create and deliver stories.I concur that telling stories in the organization is extremely effective in educating and persuading teams to improve products and services, and for my company, that has translated to literally millions of dollars in savings, improved product usability and service delivery, margin preservation, and increased market share.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Communication in management    5. Communication in organizations    6. Corporate culture    7. Information Management    8. Leadership    9. Management - General    10. Organizational Behavior    11. Storytelling    12. Business & Economics / Banks & Banking    13. Business communication & presentation   

Reviews (8)

PRICELESS INFORMATION FOR DIRECT MARKETERS
This is as close as one gets to being a kid is a direct marketing candy store. Although, the examples are increasingly dated, they are no less brilliant examples of dos and donts. A great starting point or swipe file. Add it to your library today.

New Edition Now Covers Internet and E-Mail
The thesis of this book is really quite simple. Some marketing programs simply work better than others. Here in one (large) book is a collection of the best programs put together by the best in the business. With this new edition, the latest trends in direct marketing are discussed giving them exposure along with the old standbys. Also some of the techniques (sweepstakes) that were huge a few years back have crashed in popularity. Their story is included.
Like a marketing course in school
I got this book, despite the high price, because I needed to write some copy and was trying to get some good advice.The book is well organized and has lots of examples.The negative is that some of the sections probably won't be good examples to each reader so that even though something here will be helpful, not all of it will, but you still have to pay for it all.The other problem is that most of it is geared towards the big players, those with national scope and budgets.Read more

Subjects:  1. Advertising, Direct-mail    2. Awards    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. Information services    7. Mail Order    8. Marketing - Direct    9. United States    10. Advertising    11. Business & Economics / General    12. Business & Management    13. Business communication & presentation    14. Internet   

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An good introduction to Cultural Dimensions
Building and expanding on Hofstede's five dimensions of culture, Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner present a model of culture and cultural differences that is both sensible and eminently useful. While Hofstede may be the man who pioneered cultural research in management, Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner are the men who popularized it within the business world.
A Good Read!
Don't be put off by this book's daunting terminology. Beneath the author's unrestrained use of labels like universalism, particularism, individualism, communitarianism, specificity and diffuseness, lies an insightful analysis of cultural differences. After defining various nationalities under a host of polysyllabic headings, authors Charles M. Hampden-Turner and Fons Trompenaars illustrate the differences between them using engaging and easy-to-understand scenarios and stories from popular culture. The end goal of each of these sections is to explain to international business managers how cultural dilemmas can be reconciled.

A must read for multicultural managers
I have read this book 3 times only to find that the book is rich of information on how we can do business internationally. I am impressed by the comprehensiveness of the writers' survey which covers more than 40 thousand respondents from 50 different countries. The book also gives me new insights on how people of different values, norms and belief can reconcile the inherent cultural differences to build a dynamic relationship whithin a culturally diversed organisation. I recommend this book for managers and everybody who work in multinational business. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Communication In Business    5. Communication in management    6. Entrepreneurship    7. Intercultural communication    8. International - General    9. International Business Administration    10. International business enterpr    11. International business enterprises    12. Management    13. Social aspects    14. Business & Economics / International    15. Business communication & presentation    16. International business