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Why do we think what we think? Think we know what we think we know? Believe what we believe? Like what we like? Do what we do? Why do others trust or distrust us? Respect or disrespect us? Listen to or ignore us? Reach out to or neglect us? Like…

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1 author picked How Highly Effective People Speak as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’m reading this book currently. It is dense, but in a good way. I have to read a few chapters, then stop and digest the new information. I like how it breaks down very complex communication topics into simple tactics and includes many visuals to illustrate the main points.

I’m reading this book to improve my public speaking, during presentations and in meetings. I can already tell it’s one of the books that I will re-read and reference multiple times while I’m preparing to present. 

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