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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently by John C. Maxwell, published by Thomas Nelson, 2010.

About the book:
” 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 folds are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares the five principles and five practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting including,

• Finding common ground
• Keeping your communication simple
• Capturing people’s interest
• Inspiring people
• Staying authentic in all your relationships

The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching your full potential. It’s no secret! Connecting is a skill you can learn and apply in your personal, professional, and family relationships – and you can start now!”

For more information about this new book, read an excerpt here or view John Maxwell’s blog.

My Review:
I’ve read several books by John C. Maxwell and have always found them to be useful and applicable to daily life. His newest book, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect is exactly what I’ve come to expect from a Maxwell book. The information is simple to understand, insightful and useful. The communication concepts can be applied to any situation, including one-to-one conversations, group meetings or public speaking.

I learned several important lessons from this book and would recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their communication skills.

The Giveaway:

Five lucky readers will win a copy of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell thanks to Jennifer at Thomas Nelson. You can earn up to six entries for this giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each entry and a way to contact you.

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