Headlee, Celeste. We Need To Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter. Harper, 2017.
Reason read: a colleague came back from a conference with a bunch of books. What’s better than free books?
This is a great little book full of common sense advice about how to be a better conversationalist. It is not necessarily geared towards getting ahead in the corporate world, but it is helpful. Written by a “human nature expert” Headlee offers practical tips for listening and speaking with meaning. I appreciated the reminders about repeating oneself and using negative language. Even though she did not provide much information I haven’t heard before I would like to check out her TED talk. Out of all of the self help books on communication I’ve read, We Need to Talk was the most enjoyable.
Author fact: Headlee is cohost of a PBS television show called Retro Report.
Book trivia: Headless includes some tips on meditation.
Playlist: Barenaked Ladies, Michael Jackson, Verdi, Pucci, Mozart, and Wagner.
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