Looks like last month’s summary of business books recently mentioned in my site’s ‘BookShelf’ section was a hit, as several of you asked for more. So, my pleasure to add some workplace communication-related titles to your summer reading list … and thanks for asking.
‘The Exceptional Presenter – a Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room, Timothy J. Koegel, Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2007.
‘Thinking in New Boxes – five essential steps to spark the next big idea’, Luc De Brabandere & Alan Iny, Random House Audio, 2013.
‘Smarter, Faster, Cheaper – Non-Boring, Fluff-Free Strategies for Marketing and Promoting Your Business’, David Siteman Garland, Gildan Media Group, 2011.
‘The Hamster Revolution, Stop Info-Glut – Reclaim Your Life!, Mike Song, Vicki Halsey & Tim Burress, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2007.
‘Content Rules – how to create killer blogs, podcasts, videos, ebooks, webinars and more that engage customers and ignite your business’, Ann Handley & C.C. Chapman, Gilden Media Corp, 2011.
‘Power of Body Language’, Tonya Reiman, Gildan Media Group, 2010.
‘Communicate or Die – Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening’, Thomas D. Zweifel, Ph.D., SelectBooks, Inc., 2003.
‘The Art of Storytelling – Become a Memorable Speaker’, Doug Stevenson, et. al., 2011, Blackstone Audio Inc.
‘Presentations – Proven Techniques for Creating Presentations that Get Results’, Gary McClain, Ph.D., 2007; Adams Media; Avon, MA.
‘How to be a Great Communicator – in Person, on Paper and at the Podium’, Nido Qubein, 2005, Gildan Media Corp.
‘Just Listen’, Mark Goulston, 2011, Gildan Media Group.
’50 Tips for Speaking Like a Pro’, Terry Paulson Ph.D., 1999, Crisp Publications, Menlo Park, CA
‘The Business of Bullsh*t – a Humorous Guide to the Spin, Hype and Pretense of the Modern World’ – Graham Edmonds, Penguin Group, NY 2006
‘Courage To Be Naked – the Ultimate Guide to Presenting and Communicating your Message’, Fred Sarkari, 2011
‘Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln – 21 powerful secrets of history’s greatest speakers’, James C. Humes, Three Rivers Press, New York, 2002
‘101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers’, Caryl Rae Krannich Ph. D., et. Al., Listen & Live Audio, 2004
‘Public Speaking Superstar – overcome stage fright, develop compelling stories and riveting presentations’, Various authors, Made for Success, Inc., 2010
So, one simple way to commit yourself to Life Long Learning is to regularly read articles and books that can help you do your jobs faster, better, smarter or cheaper.
Happy Reading … and Learning!