I love books.  Reading is a big part of my life because for very little money we can learn so much.

I hate to admit this, but I used to get most of my books at the library. But after going through the writing process myself, I now know how much effort goes into a book and how little the author makes! So now, when I read a good book, I buy copies for myself and also buy extra copies to give to clients (and friends).

Here the the books I’ve read, recommended and purchased for clients over the years.
(Not complete and in no particular order.)

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
Conversation Transformation: Recognize and Overcome the 6 Most Destructive Communication Patterns
by Ben Benjamin, Amy Yeager and Anita Simon
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson
by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Write to the Top: Writing for Corporate Success
by Deborah Dumaine
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters
by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton
In the Line of Fire: How to Handle Tough Questions…When It Counts
by Jerry Weissman
Thinking on Your Feet: How to Communicate Under Pressure
by Marian K. Woodall
POP!: Create the Perfect Pitch, Title, and Tagline for Anything
by Sam Horn
The Exceptional Presenter
by Timothy J. Koegel
slide:ology
by Nancy Duarte
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time
by Susan Scott
Little Black Book of Connections: 6.5 Assets for Networking Your Way to Rich Relationships
by Jeffrey H. Gitomer
Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success–and Won’t Let You Fail
by Keith Ferrazzi
The Tipping Point
by Malcom Gladwell
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury
The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes
by William Ury
Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
by Mark Goulson M.D.
Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst “Best” Practices of Business Today
by Susan Scott
The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism
by Olivia Fox Cabane
Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma
by Nick Morgan
Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior
by Leonard Mlodinow
HBR Guide to Giving Effective Feedback
by HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW PRESS
Improvise This!: How to Think on Your Feet so You Don’t Fall on Your Face
by Mark Bergren, Molly Cox and Jim Detmar