The Science of Effective Communication: Improve Your Social Skills and Small Talk, Develop Charisma and Learn How to Talk to Anyone: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, Volume 15

Just a full-on modern day guide to improving your conversational skills in social and work settings. From conversing with someone you're attracted to, to the best small talk approaches (FORD strategy) when you run out of things to say when trying to build rapport with a client. Ian touched on everything I think I wanted help with and more.I will constantly refer back to this book as my guide on many occasions: before an interview, when calling to complain about a bad product, when approaching a senior manager, when addressing an issue with a colleague or friend....MANY occasions. It was simple, easy to read and provided some of the most useful tips of any book I've read recently. I've read the renowned "How to win friends and influence people" and I thought it was good, providing me with a wealth of tips as well. But its references were severely dated, which is fine as it was written decades ago, but still. I also didn't connect to as many of the strategies as I did in Ian's book. I say that this book is the modern day, and for me, better, version of Dale Carnegie's flagship.This was my first and will not be my last Ian Tuhovsky book.

A true goldmine of communication information! Each chapter concisely addresses aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication in a way that is easy to understand and has real-world application suggestions. While reading you start to recognize your own mistakes and mishaps in communication and are provided with relevant alternative responses. First starting to analyze your own communication skills feels funny. However once you start to apply the information Ian provides, you have great interactions with people and communication becomes a source of pleasure! This is one of the greatest and least expensive investments I’ve made in my life and relationships and every day look forward to applying the knowledge in this book. Thank you Ian, truly.

The book was easy to read with short segments. I purchased it for a class assignment. Very basic content.

The content was good , but was presented vaguely. I was looking for a more concise book that had some exercises.

One of the best books on social communication. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in self improvement.

Informative book

This really helps make yourself more comfortableRelationships at work seem to be a lot better, really makes you realize that being humble to every situation is the best thing to do

The main lesson that I got out of the book was not to judge people in order to have lasting and meaningful conversations

This book offers a lot of great tips to not only improve your communication skills but also to treat other people in a respectful and mindful way. The author conveys his knowledge using everyday situations many readers will be able to relate to. A well written must-read for those who recognize that communication skills are key to your success in your private and professional life.

It is a very good read. What I really enjoyed reading about was: there are techniques & tips to put in place for effective communication. I was looking forward to such information which could help me in all aspects of good communication. Thanks to Ian Tuhovsky for being such a friend. Thumbs up. Here comes the real question i.e. I need to put these in practice )).

Funny and true reminders for those who may need a little help becoming more communicative

The author explains a complex topic in a simple and understandable manner. His easy to follow up strategies work great!

Very nice book