As an enthusiastic advocate of continuous education, I like to keep my ears to the ground for various effective resources. Whether it is through the blogs, online incubators, like moomkin.com, or motivational literature, it is important to learn how to sharpen our own professional and soft skills.
Some of the most recent motivational literature that I have read, has a particular focus on communications skills. No matter what professional field you are in, the way we consciously and subconsciously communicate with one another, can ignite our personal and professional successes and failures.
Some people are naturally-born orators; some have a gift to be persuasive ‘salespeople’. Hence, the higher levels of success come more naturally to those lucky one. Unfortunately, for the rest of us, learning to communicate effectively is the skill that needs to be acquired through self-training. With a little conscious effort and inspiring educational literature, we, too, can make ourselves more marketable, and, therefore, more successful.
Here are some of the best-sellers that I have hit recently, and would like to share with you:
1. How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Another timeless piece by Dale Carnegie! It’s impossible not to include this groundbreaking work to the list. For generations, some of the most successful individuals have been endorsing these motivational findings.
2. Talk Like a Winner: 21 Simple Rules for Achieving Everyday Communication Success by Steve Nakamoto.
The author effectively debunks the mystery of effective everyday communication skills. Walking through the steps, applying them in our daily lives, are only the first milestones we all could, most certainly, afford to take.
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3. Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher
An interesting take on improving negotiations skills. How do we separate conflicts from people? It elaborates on effective negotiations strategies.
4. Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg
The book provides realistic approach to discover how the language you use can build trust, strengthen your relationships, avoid conflicts and be able to influence others. It is an insightful look into how practical skills are linked with powerful consciousness to communicate effectively.
5. The 5 Essential People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts by Dale Carnegie.
If you have read any of Dale Carnegie’s, you know the addiction! This piece is a modern bible, like the rest of his work. To any individuals, who continue to strive for professional and personal development, Carnegie’s work is liberating! Have read, and re-read, and probably will do again soon.
These are just some of my favorites that I have found useful. What are your best resources and books that you have read to improve your communication skills. Please comment below.
Article written and contributed by Kamilla Kay, PMP. She can be contacted via kamillabk@hotmail.com
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