A review by hannahleelovestoread
Business Communication Essentials You Always Wanted To Know by Vibrant Publishers

informative medium-paced

4.0

Business Communication Essentials You Always Wanted to Know by Vibrant Publishers and Dr. AnnaMaria Bliven is a crash course in how to communicate effectively both in the workplace and on a personal level. I was particularly impressed with the authors’ assertion that one of the tenets of assuring perpetually credible communication is familiarity with one’s audience. In fact, they go on to suggest that of the four—not two, as common believed—types of listeners, only those who are “active” or fully engaged recipients of information significantly propel conversations forward. While reading this book, I quickly arrived at the conclusion that business communication and personal communication are quite alike. “Communication,” as American psychologist Rollo May aptly put it, “leads to community, that is, to understanding intimacy and mutual valuing.” Overall, this work was well-organized and easy to read. It packaged a significant amount of potentially intimidating data in a fun, digestible volume appropriate for nearly all audiences. It was a relevant, informative read.