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How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders
Dale Carnegie
3.85 AVERAGE
3.3k reviews for:
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders
Dale Carnegie
3.85 AVERAGE
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I think this is a great book for anybody to read.
While we do some of these things already it’s nice to see how they impact people as well or if you have these skills but not the technique to achieve your outcomes, Dale perfectly highlights and breaks down all the tips and tricks to be a great conversationalist and negotiator.
It’s all about realizing that you are the not the sole entity in a conversation. It involves the other person as well so you must also take into considerations their wants and expectations from the conversation and how you can navigate it to reflect that you are listening and are considering all sides of the discussion.
While we do some of these things already it’s nice to see how they impact people as well or if you have these skills but not the technique to achieve your outcomes, Dale perfectly highlights and breaks down all the tips and tricks to be a great conversationalist and negotiator.
It’s all about realizing that you are the not the sole entity in a conversation. It involves the other person as well so you must also take into considerations their wants and expectations from the conversation and how you can navigate it to reflect that you are listening and are considering all sides of the discussion.
inspiring
fast-paced
recommended by a friend whose social ability inspires awe in me - so i put aside my skepticism and gave it a go
and was very pleasantly surprised
really informative, accessible and entertaining to read
some new learnings, some reinforcement of previous understanding, probably a lot of things that are obvious to your average duck and so your mileage may vary but, unfortunately, i am not the most socially adept
this was kind of essential reading, actually
in 5 words
shut up and listen, baby
and was very pleasantly surprised
really informative, accessible and entertaining to read
some new learnings, some reinforcement of previous understanding, probably a lot of things that are obvious to your average duck and so your mileage may vary but, unfortunately, i am not the most socially adept
this was kind of essential reading, actually
in 5 words
shut up and listen, baby
Always good to re-read this one every few years...the first part, about "winning friends" is better....yes, the stories and examples are dated but reminding yourself to show genuine interest and appreciation, to listen more than talk, to remember people's names is always good. The "influencing others" part feels more dated and more appropriate for sales people.
Carnegie's style is very much a product of its time. The content of the book is well suited for the social universe of Western World of the 1930s to 1950s, but I don't think it has aged well. Newer books like Never Split the Difference and Punished by Rewards have challenged some of the assumptions Carnegie's principles are based on. The entire thing seems somewhat manipulative and disingenuous based on feeding the ego of the other person.
While there are particles of truth here, I think Carnegie's principles put people in a more vulnerable position than they otherwise could be. Using these principles could very easily lead to being taken advantage of, both personally and in business.
Nevertheless, I think the Book is worth reading since it is so influential in the self-improvement genre.
While there are particles of truth here, I think Carnegie's principles put people in a more vulnerable position than they otherwise could be. Using these principles could very easily lead to being taken advantage of, both personally and in business.
Nevertheless, I think the Book is worth reading since it is so influential in the self-improvement genre.
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reflective
medium-paced
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reflective
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informative
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