Nowadays we all pride ourselves on being able to multi-task - but research has shown that isn't always good for the tasks we're trying to accomplish. It may also not be good for our communication with others - and our relationships with them.
Michael Rooni, author of Attractive Communication, wants to change the way we cmmunicate wuth each other. He explains, "In the field of communication, multitasking is incredibly unattractive
and detrimental...When we engage in communicative multitasking, we convey underlying messages that are not intended but which nevertheless result in negative perceptions by others."
The book provides 300 ways to improve communication. And don't worry - it's actually a very easy read. For each way there is more than a one-sentence explanation, but they are written in short, easily digestible chunks. Some of his tips involve ways to connect to others, ways to work around people with huge egos, ways to subtly change the communication styles of those around us, and much more. The tools given relate to every aspect of communication: interpersonal, non-verbal, timing and surroundings, disputes, intrapersonal, and listening.
Rooni knows what he's talking about and has a wealth of experience to bring to this book. He has been trained in business, law and mediation. He's been working with resolving conflicts since 1992, and is an appointee to the Los Angeles Superior Court Voluntary Settlement Conference Panel.
Disclosure: I receive a complimentary PDF of the book to facilitate this review.
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