Book 1 - SKILL WITH PEOPLE LES GIBLIN

  

Welcome friends to BOOKMARKED.  What we are going to be doing here, is sharing a synopsis about a book on a daily basis.
Most of what I will be sharing will be from the Books I have personally read. Some of the books we will take a few days to cover while some other books can be covered in a day or two.


So here is the first book

Interacting with people is very important today. Your skill with people determines the quality of your social life, your business life and your family life. To be better in our interactions with other people, we must properly understand people and their nature.

This is a beautiful book that can be read in about an  hour’s time.  *Skill with people* by Les Giblin is a masterpiece of  the art of handling people.

Communication is not only talking- it is listening, influencing, skilfully critique people, praise people etc.

This book primarily talks about key aspects of any communication. 

I am listing below points from the book on the major topics covered. This will give you an idea on what is being covered in this book.  

Understanding people and Human Nature

People are primarily Interested in themselves

So, when you talk to people- talking about them will be the most interesting subject.  Things to avoid – “I, Me, Mine “

How do you make people feel Important?  Listen to them, applaud and compliment, when necessary, Repeat their names as often as you can.

How to skilfully agree with people? Refrain from arguing with People, Admit when you are wrong, Some people want to fight- with them you have to refuse to fight with them. They will cool down in some time.

How to skilfully Listen to People?  - A good listener always winds up far ahead than a good talker. Look at the person whom you are talking to, lean toward them and listen intently, Ask the right questions, don’t change the speakers subject or don’t interrupt them.

How to Skilfully Influence People? Find out what will make them do it, or what they want,- Then tell them what they want to hear. This is especially good when you are either an interviewee or interviewer.   Ask questions, watch and listening to them will greatly help you in this regard. 

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