Books about communicating well: listening, giving feedback, telling stories, persuading and handling the conversations people avoid, at work and at home. Authors include executives, coaches, physicians and parents.
This list holds 26 books published between 2015 and 2026, 4 with an audiobook edition. A book is on it only when communication and difficult conversations is a central subject of the book, judged from the book's own description, not when it comes up in passing. The most-rated on Amazon come first.
Krister Ungerböck
Tools to Build Better Bosses, and Become OneStrained and estranged relationships are everywhere in business. Salespeople are frustrated by the finance people, customer service and operations people are frustrated by salespeople, and everyone is frustrated by…
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Erin Gargan
When you type, text or tweet- how persuasive are you? You are 34 times more persuasive communicating in person than on digital platforms. Yet in today’s world, you probably spend the majority of your time trying to influence others to say YES to you using…
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Dennis Rebelo · 2021
Each of us has a story to share, a mixture of lived experiences, planned and unplanned, that come together and give our existence shape and identity. But in a world where we rely on screens and images for communication and self-expression, do we truly know…
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Get Your Message Heard During Organizational Transformations
Pam Marmon · 2020
Leading change at your organization can be a daunting proposition while you face mounting pressure for growth. As a senior leader, what should be an exciting time for your organization becomes a challenge, leading to a fear of change and the belief that…
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Debi Kleiman
For entrepreneurs, pitching is do or die. To succeed with your startup, you must persuade investors, advisors, customers, and other potential partners to join you on your journey. It can be intimidating, but First Pitch is here to help. Based on her…
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Carlos Maestas
We all understand the power storytelling has to move people to action. What’s difficult is communicating your personal story, or that of your organization, in a way that not only rings true, but connects with your audience on a deeper level. Sometimes you’re…
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Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want
AmyK Hutchens · 2020
Life happens one conversation at a time, and almost everything you want is on the other side of a tough conversation. The problem? Communication is hard. You were born with a voice box, but it didn’t come with instructions on how best to use it. That changes…
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How to Control Which One Speaks for You
Kevin McCarney · 2021
In a world where anything you text, post, or blurt out can go viral instantly, having control over your words is critical to your success. Whenever we’re frustrated, angry, or under stress, those negative influences try to control what we’ll say next. When…
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JR Little · 2015
The old ways of marketing and branding don’t work any more. It’s a new world out there. Social media has changed everything about branding and marketing. What has emerged is a whole new world of exciting possibilities for both the consumer and for business.…
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A Leader's Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty
Aaron Painter · 2017
Loyal employees attract loyal customers. Companies must adapt to evolving expectations and engage their employees in the same way that they engage their customers. Successful business leaders create a culture of listening across their organizations to inspire…
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Pam Marmon · 2023
Your company is changing, whether you like it or not. As a manager, you are expected to make that transformation happen, yet you feel voiceless, unseen, and unrepresented. Change is not the enemy. It’s inevitable and it could be the key to your success. In…
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Sean McDade · 2018
In this interconnected world dominated by social media, consumers' voices are broadcast louder and wider than ever before. Companies are faced with the choice to either listen to their customers and thrive...or eventually die. No matter what industry you're…
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Master the Foundation of Human Experience
Nathan Osorio · 2025 · Audiobook
Master the phenomenon that forms the foundation of human experience. It's time to free yourself from the self-imposed limitations you have placed on communication. Instead of relying on a few tips and tricks to get your point across, you can enjoy complete…
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Hooman Motevalli · 2023
You hold the key to profoundly transforming your relationships. Our daily lives and communications lack clarity. This is a huge problem in long-term relationships, regardless of whether they involve entrepreneurs, managers, political leaders, or romantic…
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Matty Wishnow · 2023
Entrepreneurs all want the same thing: growth. Exceptional growth. Rapid growth. Only recently though, in the age of lean startups and growth hacks, have we begun to think that there might be a formula for achieving it. Still, the failure rate for startups is…
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Danielle Krischik · 2025
Storytelling isn’t a soft skill. It’s the secret weapon to creating connection, with each other, leaders, the work, and the company. Anyone who leads and influences others in the workplace has a powerful, often untapped ability to tell stories. In The Story…
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Jeff Hahn · 2026
With the first edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff Hahn created an essential guide for surviving the first crucial hours of a reputation crisis. He synthesized thirty years of crisis communication experience into one model, helping brands navigate uncharted…
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Tonya Reilly · 2025 · Audiobook
Just Because You Have a Teenager in the House Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be an Asshole About It. Herein: • How to treat your darling as neither a large child, nor as a more beautiful adult • How to phrase statements and ask questions in fraught…
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An Essential Guide to the Purpose, Plan, and Power Behind Great Speeches and Presentations
Greg Smith · 2024
Use communication as your key to transformation. Connection is a fundamental need, but creating it isn't easy-this is where communication is your cornerstone. But like any foundation, this cornerstone is only as strong as you make it. Whether you need to…
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Backbones, Boardrooms, and Graceful Exits
Maranda Dziekonski · 2026
Do I really fit here? Do I belong? Maranda Dziekonski used to listen to the quiet voice in her head when it asked these questions. It was the voice that reminded her of a hungry, chaotic childhood spent fending for herself and taking care of those who should…
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Winning Loyal Clients Through Authentic Human Connection
John Gatewood · 2026
Human connection can never be replaced. Why do less credentialed advisors consistently win more clients, more referrals, and deeper loyalty than their technically superior competitors? It's not because they're lucky. It's because they have a skill that no…
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Chris Jennings · 2023
For sales professionals and business leaders, communicating effectively and authentically is a never-ending struggle, especially in building new business and improving team performance. It’s a struggle with a long-lasting impact, rippling into both profit and…
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Cindy Bigbie · 2023
The trauma in your life didn't start with you, but you have the power to end it. Dr. Cindy Bigbie is a communications specialist with a mission to turn the tide on trauma and violence. In My Link to Mildred, Dr. Bigbie reveals her own family's historical…
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Six Gesture Types for Holding the Fourth Wall
Colum Morgan · 2023
You communicate through more than just your words. Your body shares the meaning of your ideas, especially the gestures you use while speaking. Whether you are a business professional, artist, or student, anyone can benefit from tapping into the power of the…
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Sarah Noll Wilson · 2022 · Audiobook
You see the giant footprints the moment you walk through the door. The conference room is a swirling mess of tension, heaviness, anxiety, and peanut shells. Something is very wrong with your team. Everybody knows it, but nobody is talking about it. It’s…
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A Framework for Having Conversations That Build Bridges, Strengthen Relationships, and Set Clear Boundaries
Nancy Dome · 2022 · Audiobook
Fear. Avoidance. Division. The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue regarding conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship? When it comes to…
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