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This classic, best-selling communication skills book has already helped thousands of people cultivate better relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, and partners. Now fully revised and updated, this long-awaited fourth edition of Messages teaches listeners to become active listeners, read body language, identify communication styles, practice conflict resolution, improve public speaking skills, and much more. In addition, the book features a new, crucial chapter on digital communication to help listeners thrive in the modern world.
©2018 Matthew McKay, Martha Davis, and Patrick Fanning (P)2018 New Harbinger PublicationsListeners also enjoyed...
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Have you heard that communication is one of the keys to a happy relationship? But do you know how? We've compiled some helpful information in this book to help you make a positive impact on your relationship. Communication is one of the most important ways to foster and strengthen your relationship. Communication is not about the conversation, but rather about how you communicate. The key to communicating in our ship is not talking, but rather communicating.
By: Lidia Parker
I did not like the monotony of the narrator. it even seems as if a computer is reading the book outloud.
I will have to go over and over the many suggestions.
interesting
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Good in theory
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