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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
Only one thing stands between you and success.
It isn't experience.
It isn't talent.
World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is "anyone" can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In "Ev...more
It isn't experience.
It isn't talent.
World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is "anyone" can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In "Ev...more
Hardcover, 262 pages
Published
March 30th 2010
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published 2010)
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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect (John Maxwell)
Central Truths
1. If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with others.
2. High achievers care about people, view subordinates optimistically, seek advice from subordinates, and listens well to everyone.
3. Maturity is the ability to see and act on behalf of others.
4. We remember 85% to 90% of what we see; less than 15% of what we hear.
5. Connecting always requires energy; must intentionally and willingly connect with others. This requir...more
Central Truths
1. If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with others.
2. High achievers care about people, view subordinates optimistically, seek advice from subordinates, and listens well to everyone.
3. Maturity is the ability to see and act on behalf of others.
4. We remember 85% to 90% of what we see; less than 15% of what we hear.
5. Connecting always requires energy; must intentionally and willingly connect with others. This requir...more
John C. Maxwell in Everyone Communicates Few Connect provides guidance to help leaders move from talking and sharing information to connecting to audiences, ranging from one on one to large audiences. Maxwell breaks his work into two parts; principles the theory of connection, and practices, how to connect. At the end of each chapter, Maxwell provides an overview of the major points of each chapter and tips on applying each chapter’s content for different audiences. The author reminds us that in...more
getAbstract Book Review: Everyone Communicates Few Connect
To learn how to connect well with others, imitate a connection superstar: leadership development expert John C. Maxwell. When he posted a preliminary version of this book on his blog, 100,000 people viewed it, and many offered comments on how to make it better. Maxwell has sold more than 18 million books and his company has taught leadership skills to more than five million people. He offers this book’s simple principles and its very abun...more
To learn how to connect well with others, imitate a connection superstar: leadership development expert John C. Maxwell. When he posted a preliminary version of this book on his blog, 100,000 people viewed it, and many offered comments on how to make it better. Maxwell has sold more than 18 million books and his company has taught leadership skills to more than five million people. He offers this book’s simple principles and its very abun...more
If you have ever read a book by John Maxwell before then you can appreciate both the simple truths and straight forward actions that he gives and suggests in his books. This book is no different. However, if you have read Maxwell's stuff before, then you probably also know how long it can take to work through the book if you are truly taking it in and contemplating what he is suggesting you do to change your life rather than just reading it straight through.
Maxwell believes that it is our abili...more
Maxwell believes that it is our abili...more
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John C. Maxwell. 2010. Thomas Nelson. 262 pages.
John C. Maxwell's latest installment focuses on improving speech and presentation to connect with people. Although we may be great at our careers and niches, some lack the skills to connect with people, which can make or break our advancement.
Maxwell's writing style always flows and reads like a story we'll remember as opposed to a boring business lecture, and this is what makes his books great! Maxwell incorpor...more
John C. Maxwell's latest installment focuses on improving speech and presentation to connect with people. Although we may be great at our careers and niches, some lack the skills to connect with people, which can make or break our advancement.
Maxwell's writing style always flows and reads like a story we'll remember as opposed to a boring business lecture, and this is what makes his books great! Maxwell incorpor...more
I love this book! There are so many great ideas in it that it’s hard to know where to start commenting on them. So I’ve picked my top ten, which I’ve described in reverse order. I’ve also included a couple of concerns.
Number 10: Maxwell demonstrates connecting by using blog comments in this book. He talks about the need to “be the message” (210) in order to most effectively inspire people, so I thought it was appropriate that Maxwell himself demonstrates how he is connecting with people by the w...more
Number 10: Maxwell demonstrates connecting by using blog comments in this book. He talks about the need to “be the message” (210) in order to most effectively inspire people, so I thought it was appropriate that Maxwell himself demonstrates how he is connecting with people by the w...more
John C. Maxwell is a well-respected, widely known, much awarded leadership expert. In case the reader was unaware of this fact, he/she well is reminded – frequently – in the first fifty pages of this book. I can only assume this is Mr. Maxwell’s way of establishing credibility quickly, but I found it very distracting to be told how qualified the author is every other page. This self-aggrandizement proved to be unneeded, as the content of the book was good, the writing clear & engaging with...more
John Maxwell is a great communicator--especially as a public speaker, so when this intriguing title crossed my radar screen, right at the time I was developing a blog about the Power of Connection (http://www.heartspoken.com), of course I checked it out. At the time, it was not yet published...Mr. Maxwell had decided to try a new writing model and put up one chapter at a time on his blog for his followers to read, review, and critique. He promised to consider all comments before making his final...more
Enjoyed this look at connecting. It communicates 5 principles and 5 practices for connecting.
Part 1: Connecting Principles
1. Connecting Increases Your Influence in Every Situation
2. Connecting Is All About Others
3. Connecting Goes Beyond Words
4. Connecting Always Requires Energy
5. Connecting Is More Skill Than Natural Talent
Part 2: Connecting Practices
1. Connectors Connect on Common Ground
2. Connectors Do the Difficult Work of Keeping It Simple
3. Connectors Create an Experience Everyone Enjoys
4...more
Part 1: Connecting Principles
1. Connecting Increases Your Influence in Every Situation
2. Connecting Is All About Others
3. Connecting Goes Beyond Words
4. Connecting Always Requires Energy
5. Connecting Is More Skill Than Natural Talent
Part 2: Connecting Practices
1. Connectors Connect on Common Ground
2. Connectors Do the Difficult Work of Keeping It Simple
3. Connectors Create an Experience Everyone Enjoys
4...more
More substance, less testimonials please. I'm sure there are others who will soak up the info here, but for me, the style fell flat. It's breezy and conversational, packed full of stories and real life examples. So many, in fact, that the actual argument is lost among the chatter. Though I read it by rec and was looking forward to it, I found myself skimming by the second chapter and abandoned it halfway. If endorsements and fuzzy stories help you absorb information, by all means give this book...more
John Maxwell has written over 30 books, mostly on leadership, and this book is his entry on the subject of leadership communications. It's a great book for beginning speakers, and leaders in the early stages of their careers. The advice is all good, but it will be mostly familiar to professional speakers and leaders who have been speaking for a while. Best thing about the book are the takeaways at the end of each chapter, with specific recommendations for one-on-one communications, group communi...more
The great thing about this book is that John Maxwell makes it very easy for the reader to connect with his message. He discusses his Five Principles and Five Practices to developing the crucial skills of connecting not in your typical boring, complicated, business-savy fashion, but in more of an easy-to-follow, example and quote filled story line.
He discuss the importance of going above and beyond just your common, everyday, one-shot communication interactions and encourages the reader to pursue...more
He discuss the importance of going above and beyond just your common, everyday, one-shot communication interactions and encourages the reader to pursue...more
In Everyone Communicates Few Connect, Internationally respected leadership expert and speaker, John C. Maxwell discusses how to communicate and connect with others in order to reach your potential.
In this book Maxwell offers his method of Five Principles and Five Practices, you can learn to connect one-on-one, in a group or with an audience.
Although Maxwell highlights the importance of concentrating on others and not just promoting or talking about yourself as being one of the major aspects of...more
In this book Maxwell offers his method of Five Principles and Five Practices, you can learn to connect one-on-one, in a group or with an audience.
Although Maxwell highlights the importance of concentrating on others and not just promoting or talking about yourself as being one of the major aspects of...more
I received the book “Everyone Communicates Few Connect” by John C. Maxwell to review for my blog. I usually enjoy Mr. Maxwell’s books and find many nuggets from his books. I was not disappointed with his latest. Mr. Maxwell makes the point that all of us communicate with others but that few of us connect while communicating. He makes the point that in order to communicate with people we must find things in common with those that we are trying to communicate with. He takes each chapter explaining...more
key understanding...
Communciation is all about connecting with others. Information transferred is less important than the relationship that is built.
key quotes...
People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
You can not educate or motivate until you initiate a relationship.
Communication is less KNOWLEDGE and more relationship.
To accomplish anything of value, you must learn to manage and marshal your energy.
Connecting with others begins with thinking about those people.
W...more
Communciation is all about connecting with others. Information transferred is less important than the relationship that is built.
key quotes...
People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
You can not educate or motivate until you initiate a relationship.
Communication is less KNOWLEDGE and more relationship.
To accomplish anything of value, you must learn to manage and marshal your energy.
Connecting with others begins with thinking about those people.
W...more
I chose to read this book because I would love to learn how to not only communicate, but to really connect with people on a deeper level. I was hoping to find some new skills in this book.
John C. Maxwell used social media to enhance this book. He would post a chapter at a time on a blog and advertise through Twitter, asking for feedback. The faces of the people who did give feedback or suggestions have been included on the cover of the book.
Read more here... http://tinyurl.com/65qlvnk
John C. Maxwell used social media to enhance this book. He would post a chapter at a time on a blog and advertise through Twitter, asking for feedback. The faces of the people who did give feedback or suggestions have been included on the cover of the book.
Read more here... http://tinyurl.com/65qlvnk
Aug 06, 2011
Isaai Lance Sihlangu
added it
Just started reading this book a few a days ago,like all other Maxwell's previous books,this one is none other than the best yet of Maxwell's classic,How many times do we communicate yet failing in connecting with each other,well alot of times if you ask me!!,well those are over, John C Maxwell with this book gives us the in-depth break drown of how we can not only enhance our communication but ways in making that happen,Maxwell's great thoughts and view.
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I love the concept, and I believe that connections make life worth living. Yet, for whatever reason, I had a hard time finishing this book! Maxwell says himself that he writes simply, and I didn't find it sticking with me or drawing me in. He has many good points in here--most of which should be common sense for people interested in this type of thing. The book was worth reading if only to raise my awareness to these ideas and to be intentional with others.
Realmente puedo decir que disfruté mucho leyendo este libro. Te da muy buenas sugerencias para mejorar tu trato con las personas.
Si eres alguien que gusta de hablar en público, también te dará muy buenos consejos para mejorar tu estilo.
Definitivamente es un libro que entra en mi categoría "Debes leerlo"
Si eres alguien que gusta de hablar en público, también te dará muy buenos consejos para mejorar tu estilo.
Definitivamente es un libro que entra en mi categoría "Debes leerlo"
This was an excellent book and would highly recommend it to people who want to improve how they communicate with people in meetings, face to face, and in large presentations.
A more in-depth review can be found here.
A more in-depth review can be found here.
The ideas in this book are not new, but I really like the way the author compiles and repackages the content to make it short and clear. Maxwell makes it easier to understand and remember the concepts and tips. Very useful to beginning teachers and anyone who has to make public speeches.
This book might be of value to a 16 year old, say. Someone who could benefit by reviewing the most absolutely basic principles of good communication. "Care about the person you are communicating with." "Speak so that you can be understood."
There are far more insightful books out there.
There are far more insightful books out there.
Be comfortable under your own skin, live the message you communicate, learn and understand that connecting to others is a skill that you can pick up. For instance connect by learning to show gratitude. ACT: apply,change and teach. This book contain good points to pick up. However in terms of style of writing, Dale Carnegie's book are better.
This book helped me understand that dealing with people is not all about me. Listening to the person speak and giving myself time to respond helps with a connection. This connection crosses all parts of my life from business to family and friends.
I liked it.
Another good Maxwell contribution to the "be better already!" line of books in the library. Some great pointers here on connecting with other folks. Transforming lives, relationships, and the future. Good stuff. Check it out.
Another good Maxwell contribution to the "be better already!" line of books in the library. Some great pointers here on connecting with other folks. Transforming lives, relationships, and the future. Good stuff. Check it out.
As with all my Maxwell reading this was just grand. I had received the audio for this one from a friend. However, I also got this hardcopy as a result the LeaderCast 2010 conference. Good book that deserves me to review it and use it.
Loved the book and the application steps that were available. This was his first book of getting the general population feedback on the book to enhance the book before releasing it. Excellent Information! Will read again ;)
Tips on public speaking and making connections with people. Basically, don't put yourself first. Listen, listen, listen. Be funny. Nothing new, but nice for those who are struggling with public speaking or meeting the public.
as usual, this book becomes too complicated with theory, datas and some additional informations to explain this simple ideas. but I love this book and how the writer delivered his messages through pages.
As far as books on connecting with people, this book is top-of-the-heap. Maxwell shows how selflessness and genuine interest in other people will build and strengthen connections between people.
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John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 16 million books. His organizations have trained more than 2 million leaders worldwide. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP and INJOY Stewardship Services. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and audiences as diverse as the United States Military Ac...more
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