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How to Start Conversations That Get Results
- The First Minute, Book 1
- Narrated by: Chris Fenning
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
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.
Critic reviews
Bronze Medal, Axiom Business Book, 2021
Bronze Award, The Feathered Quill, 2021
Finalist, International Book Award
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-05-23
Good listen
This book contains some useful information and advice that anyone and easily apply to improve their communication. The methods are easy to follow and are well contextualised
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-02-23
Very relevant and great audio
Highly recommended for both personal and professional communication practice. The speaker and author is great.
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- David H.
- 11-09-21
A brilliant roadmap to better communication
This excellently narrated book is full of practical advice to help overcome the sadly all-too-common problems that arise from poor communication.
Having run a business for over 14 years, I’ve encountered countless situations where people have wasted time money and energy because they failed to communicate their intended message to the right people in the right way.
The advice may seem obvious in places. But in my experience, the most significant problems are usually caused by dismissing the basics.
Whether you are a confident communicator or have room for improvement, Chris’ book is full of simple, easy to follow steps that will help make your conversations more effective.
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- Jerry
- 19-09-21
Amazing
I learnt a great deal, an amazing book. Clear voice and good speed. Looking forward to more books from the Author.
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- Arzo Arsalan
- 26-05-22
longest 3 hours of my life, but important
I wish it was a book that's easy to digest on audio while driving or working out, alas it is not.
I will buy the book, and reread the while thing because it is important for work communication.
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- Charlie
- 05-06-22
Easy to follow with practical tips
I purchased this book 3 months ago and I like it so much that I have listened to it three times and purchased the hard copy to have as a reference. The framing techiniques discussed are already helping me to have positive conversations in my new job, so I am excited to see what happens once I settle in and it becomes a habit to use them. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn how to get their point across quickly and succinctly without too much fuff or long-winded explainanrion. It is short and to the point with clear and practical examples of how to use the techniques. Although, I will just add that I have read other communication books, so it might not have the same quick benefit for someone just starting out. Still, I think this book can be a game changer for anyone.
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- Luciane B.
- 25-02-24
Well structured and easy to follow.
Great tips on creating a well structured communication, which can be leveraged across personal and business interactions.
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- Mike
- 08-04-22
Very useful
Great book and has helped me structure work communications much better and efficiently . Highly recommend.
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- DD
- 22-07-22
Really Enjoyed the book.
A book very practical I woud suggest reading to my friends. It clearly shows how to be more effective when speaking or writing to others.
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- L. Mak
- 29-08-23
Interesting read with practical advice
Great content that offers excellent and practice advice. Clear examples that help demonstrate how best to apply the key techniques.
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