Download PDF How to Talk to Anyone 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Audible Audio Edition Leil Lowndes Joyce Bean Brilliance Audio Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 8 hours and 59 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Brilliance Audio Audible.com Release Date December 28, 2014 Language English, English ASIN B013GXDRKC

How to Talk to Anyone 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Audible Audio Edition Leil Lowndes Joyce Bean Brilliance Audio Books Reviews

• It's a concise book that is a great reminder of things you may have been taught long ago, or perhaps were doing unconsciously- if you're lucky. Some tips I definitely feel like most people do not know, including answering questions with information that leads to a dead end. If you're socially awkward, you definitely want to read this, it breaks down what to do (AND not do, which I appreciated) very specifically. I'm outgoing and feel comfortable navigating a party of strangers, but this has explained how to skip some awkward conversations that I definitely have had and do not want to have again!
• Why does it seem like every time I turn the page, the author is invited to another "exclusive" dinner or party? Why is this always the tone you use to set the stage? How is this going to allow us as readers to find her relatable? Also, the subtle name dropping of "my very successful friend who works on Wall Street for a very successful investment firm who does charity work for blah blah blah" detracts from the main messages of the book learning how to talk to people. I don't care about who you're friends with, Leil.
  
  These messages (which are quite useful! and I've employed several with great success!) are the main point of the book, and would be more effectively conveyed if the author had stopped trying to impress us with everyone she supposedly is bffs with. If you ask me, she needs to do some research on how to become more approachable/likeable, for which her current skills are bland at best.
• I struggle with talking to others; specifically talking to those who don't know me well, or share my interests. (Which is most of whom I find myself speaking to) To me, many of the tips in the book feel like common sense, but are things I fail to do nonetheless. They are things I have to see in writing, usually provided with subtleties that I didn't consider. The most valuable tips for somebody like myself are those in the first half of the book. Later on, they begin to be more business related, but I can still see their value, despite currently being in college.
  
  The book gets five stars from me because it provides tons of valuable advice; in addition, Leil keeps it interesting by giving personal examples and stories alongside her tricks. I fully intend to come back to this book to help make these tricks habit. After a full read, it becomes a guide, you'll look back at conversations and realize what tricks you used, or failed to use.
• What an awesome book!!! It should be a must-read for every High-school graduating person. In addition, I believe every businessman can benefit from it. I did, and I am an experienced Entrepreneur. Although I have listened to it twice, I recently ordered the book so I can write in the book , highlight wherever I desire, paperclip, etc areas that I want to go back to quickly.
  This is definitely one of the best most-useful books that I have ever read.
  Ron Hendrick, DVM , CEO, KLT Partners, LLC
• It's important that we always strive to grow and develop as individuals. This book gave some great insights into how to better yourself, relate with others, and communicate. It's more than just a book about conversing with others; it helps you unlock the true potential within yourself.
• A bit difficult to rate.
  In one side Leil writing is witty and filled with anecdotes to deliver her points
  On the other side the tricks offered feel like too much. Some of then would drive people crazy overthinking, and her funny stories get annoying when she involves stereotypes and genders. And that leads to a boring book. Moreover many of her chapters are about how to MAKE people think believe or act in certain ways and that is merely manipulative.
• There were some great ideas, recommendations, and tricks mentioned in this book, but it was very outdated.
  A lot of what Leil brings up are obvious things, but definitely needed to be brought up and reminded. I've been incorporating some of her tips into my work life mostly and have noticed slightly stronger interest in talking (I'm in sales).
  
  You could find a lot of the tips in newer,.more up on technology, books of similar content.
  Wish she had included things about the digital age and social media and technology
  
  Would not recommend, would just send a few tips I picked up
• I was desperate, but skeptical when I ordered this book. Ever since becoming a member of an editorial team at my high school, I've encountered countless moments when I JUST can't seem to communicate on a personal level with the rest of the staff members, who were all a grade above me.
  
  Yes. I felt timid every time I spoke to the editors, and despite how much I wanted to talk to them, I couldn't even make it past a thirty second conversation. And after I accidentally goofed on our FIRST release? Oh god none of them even bothered to talk to me after that... And I felt way too threatened to try to start a conversation. So the result was this I suffered from becoming the social outcast because of a pretty bad first impression.....
  
  After reading the book, I understood why.
  1) I abused the Quick-smiles that were mentioned as shallow in the first chapter. I would flash a smile that immediately disappear after three seconds (or less). I'm now working on the "flowing smile" technique D )
  2) I simply had 0 skills in making small conversations. Usually the small talks end with me or the listener just running off with a "Oh I've gotta go now"
  3) It was my specialty to ask overly obvious questions and make the most awkward comments at the worst times.....
  4) The "instant history" technique was something I never used despite the various circumstances I catch myself in.
  5) I fidgeted a lot and gave embarrassed smiles when I wasn't feeling embarrassed.
  6) technique #88, "my goof your gain" was something I really should have used to ease the tension.....
  
  well darn it. I'll just keep trying with this book's help. D