Communication & Social Skills

What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!)....

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s...

Read People like a Book isn’t a normal book on body language or facial expressions. Yes, it includes all of those things, as well as new techniques on how to truly detect lies in your everyday life, but this book is more about understanding human psychology and nature....

A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters....

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review). In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of...

Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count....

How would you like to know what the people around you are thinking? Would you like to network like a pro, persuade your boss to give you that promotion, and finally become the life of every party? Now, with Henrik Fexeus' expertise, you can....

On Nonviolent Communication, this renowned peacemaker presents his complete system for speaking our deepest truths....

Are you fed up with people taking advantage of you? Are you tired of coworkers, friends, and family members demanding your time? Then, listen to this audiobook....

Manipulation is a powerful tool, and it's not always easy to spot a manipulator. Manipulators can be very convincing, and they often get away with their behavior because people don't know how to spot them. But with the right tools and knowledge, we can learn how to protect ourselves....

If you want to discover how people with dark personalities work and what it really takes to persuade someone, then pay attention....

The 33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social games of everyday life, informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war....

You face tough communication challenges every day at work, both in person and online - a toxic boss, backstabbing coworkers, office politics, and much more. Here are immediate, effective, eye-opening actions you can take to resolve those infuriating problems....

This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive....

If everyone is looking to secure a relationship with their perceived best option, then the perception of value must be at the heart of human coupling. In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Orion Taraban sets forth his economic model of relationships.

Communication Skills Training is a collection of seven books that are designed to help you with every aspect of improving your communication skills, interpersonal relationships, becoming more charismatic and influential, and building confidence....

Do you feel awkward when you are around people? You don’t really know what to say or how to start a conversation on a networking event? Having problems with your boss or employees and don’t know how to convince them to follow your lead? Listen to find out more....

Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others....

If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the number one fear in America....

The proven systems and strategies in this book show you how to effortlessly start conversations, flirt & connect with women, and eliminate your social anxiety.

From two leaders in executive education at Harvard Business School, here are the mental habits and proven strategies you need to achieve outstanding results in any negotiation. Whether you’ve “seen it all” or are just starting out, Negotiation Genius will dramatically improve your...

Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other non-designers may be more important than the designs themselves....

Our emotional suffering does not come from the events in our lives, but from how we respond to them. Each boundary we set helps to create space for a different behavior and response, when we are faced with the same situation that causes our suffering....

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy....

Nationally recognized communication expert, keynote speaker and trainer and best-selling author Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk—in any situation....

About the Audiobook: लोकतंत्र के टूटे हुए स्तंभ हमारे प्रतीकात्मक शक्तियों के स्तंभों की नाजुक स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालती है। यह भारत में पत्रकारिता की दुर्दशा के बारे में बताती है—कैसे सबसे भरोसेमंद सूचना का स्रोत बदलकर एक चमकदार और व्यावसायिककृत मनोरंजन का माध्यम बन गया। यह ऑडियोबुक उन मुद्दों पर भी चर्चा करती है जो अब शासन प्रणाली का अभिन्न हिस्सा बन चुके हैं—जैसे चुनावी फंडिंग, राजनीति में अपराधियों की मौजूदगी, से लेकर पुलिस बल की जमीनी चुनौतियाँ और समस्याएँ।

About the Audiobook: The Broken Pillars of Democracy talks about the vulnerable state of our symbolic pillars of strength. It talks about the plight of journalism in India, how the most trusted source of information transformed into a sizzling commercialised source of entertainment. It also discusses issues which have now become an integral part of the governance system, ranging from election funding, criminals' presence in politics to the ground challenges and problems in the police force.

Thrive Socially with Adult ADHD translates the neuroscience behind ADHD into practical skills for improving your communication and building better relationships. You'll gain crucial insight into how your brain works, and—most importantly—how it differs from a neurotypical brain.

In today's fractured world, collaboration is increasingly difficult yet more crucial than ever. Often, to get something done that really matters, we need to work with people we don't agree with, like, or trust. Drawing from thirty-plus years of experience working with leaders in over fifty countries, Adam Kahane shows why conventional collaboration—requiring harmony and agreement—is obsolete. Instead, he provides a groundbreaking approach that embraces discord, experimentation, and genuine cocreation.

This book gives you a simple, step-by-step path to feeling confident, relaxed, and authentic in every interaction—even if you’ve always seen yourself as quiet, shy, or “not good with people.” You’ll learn how to start conversations effortlessly, keep them flowing, and build genuine connections that feel natural, not forced.

Brought to you by Penguin. IT'S TIME TO START LIVING LIKE YOU MATTER TOO In How to Be Selfish, chartered psychologist Suzy Reading challenges everything we’ve learnt about selflessness, and dispels the widely accepted myths about what it is to be 'selfish'. Drawing on somatic therapy...

In Mind Hijacking, legendary marketing and persuasion expert Dan Kennedy reveals the dark arts of advanced influence, teaching you how to override human free will and shape decisions in your favor. Originally delivered as a private, closed-door seminar, this book unveils high-stakes persuasion techniques used by the world’s top marketers, politicians, cult leaders, and con artists alike. It’s not for the faint of heart—but if you dare to use it, you’ll never sell, negotiate, or influence the same way again.

Being a woman in your thirties and beyond is challenging enough when your brain works the way society expects-throw ADHD into the mix, and it's a whole new ballgame! Written by Laura Kerbey with charming illustrations from Eliza Fricker and quotes from other ADHD woman from across the world...

In How to Be Charismatic, you’ll discover the science and art of charm: how to radiate confidence, connect with anyone, and leave a lasting impression. This isn’t about faking it—it’s about unlocking the authentic magnetism that’s already inside you.

The fear of speaking in public isn’t really about the words—it’s about what the mind imagines might happen when you say them. That surge of adrenaline, the racing thoughts, the self-consciousness—all of it is the body’s way of trying to protect you. But what if that same energy could be turned into calm focus, confidence, and clarity instead?