検索キーワード： コミュニケーション・社会的技能

In Working Well, work culture expert and therapist Nidhi Tewari argues that a thriving workplace is actually one that embraces people as whole, complex beings whose lives and work intersect—because suppressing your personal life and ignoring the personal lives of your teammates only leads to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and storytelling, Tewari provides a roadmap to both improve our relationships with our coworkers and improve the work we do as a result.

There is always a next conversation, and there is no one better than trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher at giving you the tools to be ready for whatever it may bring. Fisher, one of the leading voices on real-world communication, has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations.

Celebrated Harvard Kennedy School Professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson has devoted her career to understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict-resolution, and decision-making. In this revolutionary book, Minson reveals the counterintuitive secret to living a life of less drama and more impact

We’ve all been there: you’re sweating, sitting in front of your laptop, and the interviewer on the screen says, “Tell me about yourself.” You freeze. Is that even a question? What are they expecting from you? What do you say? If that paragraph made your heart beat a little faster, TikTok star, career educator, and “the internet’s big sister” Erin McGoff is here to help. In The Secret Language of Work, McGoff shares her best, customizable scripts for how to communicate in the professional world—word-for-word, exactly what to say during interviews, while negotiating salaries, and more.

Joan Didion told us, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” And yet, the story of stories has never been told until now. MIT technology pioneer Kevin Ashton was at the forefront of the digital revolution that led to the invention of the smartphone, the ultimate storytelling device. This latest technology in the long arc of human storytelling allows anyone, for the first time in history, to tell stories to everyone. In The Story of Stories, Ashton tells the untold story of storytelling.

For over fifteen years, behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Leslie John has been studying the choices we make every day—at work and at home, with our spouses, friends, colleagues, and even strangers—about how much to reveal about ourselves. A growing body of research shows we vastly underestimate the value of oversharing. Often, when an epic overshare leaves us cringing with shame, the person we’ve shared with is actually happy to have been confided in. Yet so many of us have come to see what would be beneficial disclosure as TMI.

Through her platform @MakeBigTalk, Kalina Silverman has been creating a national movement to break through these surface-level interactions to have more substantial conversations. You'd be amazed at the incredible, brave, and fascinating people all around you. And to form a connection with them, all you have to do is learn how to skip the small talk.

Every relationship in our lives–from love and close friendship to extended family and our wider social circle–is a balancing act. If we give too much, we begin to lose ourselves. If we protect ourselves too much, we lose the closeness we all need. Getting the balance right is how we find more connection, authenticity, and joy.

In The Cost of Quiet, Colette Fehr shines a light on the epidemic of avoidant behavior and shows us how to break the cycle once and for all. Drawing from the latest attachment science and evidence-based therapies she’s used to repair hundreds of couples, Fehr gives us the tools to approach our partner with openness, honesty, and vulnerability. The ultimate goal: a closer, securely attached relationship that doesn’t avoid conflict but rather engages with it in a positive, productive way.

Viral Voices: From TED Talks to TikTok, Persuasive Communication Skills for the Digital Age by Carmine Gallo is a forthcoming audio-original from Macmillan Audio.

You Can't Lie to Me has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Have you ever wanted to change your name and flee the country because a hot date turned into an awkward mess and you have no idea what went wrong? Have you ever wanted to be one of those effortlessly confident people at work, the boss who can motivate their employees with a glance? It’s what you’re NOT saying that matters most. You may not realize it, but your body is the loudest person in the room. In Hush, you’ll learn to improve the way your body talks.

"Do you feel stuck in life, not knowing how to make it more successful? Do you wish to become more popular? Are you craving to earn more? Do you wish to expand your horizon, earn new clients and win people over with your ideas? How to Win Friends and Influence People is a well-researched and comprehensive guide that will help you through these everyday problems and make success look easier.

Many of us were told to stuff our feelings down when we were younger. We were taught that that our emotional reactions and responses should be controlled so we didn’t embarrass or upset our parents and those around us. However, if that control oozes over into our relationships it’s considered a bad thing. Controlling our friends or romantic partners is seen as toxic. Control is a precarious thing. Some sides of control are meant to keep us safe, while others harm connections. So, what are we supposed to do?

In today's fractured world, collaboration is increasingly difficult yet more crucial than ever. Often, to get something done that really matters, we need to work with people we don't agree with, like, or trust. Drawing from thirty-plus years of experience working with leaders in over fifty countries, Adam Kahane shows why conventional collaboration—requiring harmony and agreement—is obsolete. Instead, he provides a groundbreaking approach that embraces discord, experimentation, and genuine cocreation.

For most people, great conversation doesn't come naturally. Whether you're an introvert who agonizes over what to say or an extrovert who has no trouble talking but forgets to listen, you'd probably like to improve your conversational skills. By harnessing the strengths of your personality style and employing practical tools for success, you will be able to learn the art of give and take; listen more effectively; confidently strike up conversations; keep the conversation going naturally; wrap it up without feeling awkward or rude; and enjoy yourself in the process!

In Hope in Action, Sanna Marin takes readers on the extraordinary journey of her trailblazing career and shares her vision for a new kind of leadership. When she became Prime Minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, Marin was the world's youngest serving prime minister at the time, captivating the world’s attention with her progressive ideas and her boldness amidst major crises.

Too often we find ourselves tangled up in difficult situations, like miscommunications and misunderstandings. The urge to people please, minimize our feelings, and let others overstep our boundaries puts us in tough spots, and it can feel impossible to find a way out. Yet the answer is simple: Just a short, to-the-point sentence used at the right moment can be the most powerful tool at our disposal.

In Hope in Action, Sanna Marin takes listeners on the extraordinary journey of her trailblazing career and shares her vision for a new kind of leadership. When she became Prime Minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, Marin was the world’s youngest serving prime minister at the time, captivating the world’s attention with her progressive ideas and her boldness amidst major crises.

If we can't trust anyone, what can we believe? What can we feel certain about? When Jimmy Wales founded Wikipedia more than two decades ago, he changed the landscape of knowledge forever – although almost no one realised it at the time. Today, people view Wikipedia 11 billion times every month in the English language alone. But in our 'post-truth' era, where the internet is a sea of disinformation and facts are increasingly malleable, Wales reminds us that it's more important than ever to return to the problem at the heart of it all: that without trust, we have no knowledge.