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How to Start Conversations That Get Results

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How to Start Conversations That Get Results

By: Chris Fenning
Narrated by: Chris Fenning
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Communication should be clear and concise, and we should get to the point quickly. The problem is we don’t always know how to do this. What does it mean to be concise? How can a complex topic be summarized in just a few lines?

This award-winning book is a step-by-step guide for clear, concise communication in everyday work conversations. Being concise is not about trying to condense all the information into 60 seconds. It is about having clear intent, talking about one topic at a time, and focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems.

Throughout this audiobook you’ll discover how to:

  • Have shorter, better work conversations, and meetings
  • Get to the point faster without rambling or going off on tangents
  • Lead your audience toward the solution you need
  • Apply one technique to almost every discussion, email, presentation, and interview with great results

This audiobook is a result of more than 20,000 conversations in both business and technical jobs. Chris Fenning has trained individuals and teams around the world in these techniques. He has worked with organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies. These methods work for them all.

Having clearer communication is easier than you might expect, and it all starts with the first minute.

©2020 Christopher Fenning (P)2021 Christopher Fenning
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Bronze Medal, Axiom Business Book, 2021

Bronze Award, The Feathered Quill, 2021

Finalist, International Book Award

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Really useful and practical advice on how to communicate with others in a work environment. I'll definitely listen to this again.

Practical

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This book is good and I will use this information in my work and personal life

How to speak in all aspects of life

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Definitely one I want to listen to several times to really make the processes second nature. Easy read. Already recommended to many people. Short but worth every penny.

Great and concise, as expected by the title

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Liked -no wasted fluff , just right into the blueprint and excellent examples.

Didn’t like - I couldn’t think of anything

Excellent and efficient blueprint you can use in daily communication

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A great topic. He has some great insight and examples. A must read for anyone in leadership.

Awesome

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Chris Fenning’s book is very applicable to the daily conversation. If you struggle starting conversations, this book will give you a framework on how to do so elegantly and objectively. Communication is one of the most important skills a person needs to know, and this simple and quick reading does the job very well.

Quick, Practical, and Objective - For Everyone

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This is one of the most useful books I've read about communication. Great structure and easy to follow methods to make you a better comminicator.

Excellent

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This book was absolutely useful!! Start to finish and a short read.
The authors voice/accent threw me off a bit a few times but still an amazing read!! Took plenty of notes!!
Thanku for sharing your knowledge Chris!!
Congratulations on your book!!

P.S. I wish audible would create a voice selection option.
Some of the voices on these reads aren’t very captivating and sound like a dreadfully long lecture😫

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SuCh an Awesome & Helpful read

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This audible book made me rethink how I engage with colleagues and also network with people. A MUST have in your library. Great job!

Fantastic and right to the point

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A great overview on how to get to the point and stop wasting time.

Stop the never ending story

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