Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening

by Thomas D. Zweifel

Book Overview

"Communicate or Die" zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Mitarbeiter zu H?chstleistungen anspornen und unzufriedene Kunden verhindern - durch effektive Kommunikation. Mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen und einer... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590790529
• ISBN13: 9781590790526
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Select Books (NY)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An outstanding, well-researched, extremely interesting book

This is the first business book I have seen that emphasizes the importance of listening for producing results. Leaders must appreciate the other person's yearning to be understood. The book offers fascinating stories I had never heard in my five decades in the financial community, and that I could immediately relate my own experiences to. Communication is free, and it can transform reality. An outstanding, well-researched and extremely interesting book.- Richard Murray, Vice Chairman, LaProv Corporation

Communicate or Die

Communicate or Die is a fascinating book. It's well written with concepts that are easily interpreted and understandood by any reader. Zweifel brings to light some of key elements that are usually overlooked and yet crucial to creating harmony and balance in human's daily life. No matter where we all come from, such things like communication, listening, are in fact, what allows us to become members of a civilized society, gives the opportunity to understand the dynamics of our human differences. The truth is, Communication, whether be silent or verbal, or whether be just listening(for I find listening to be also a way of communicating), is indeed, a perfect way to build, bridge, and even more than anything, a weapon to problem-solving, as it is clearly presented in "Communicate or Die"Let me commend Thomas Zweifel for an incredible work in presenting the essence and the benefit of having "Listening Skills". The illustrations provided in this particular chapter are such an important recipe in terms of showing the advantages of using "Listening skills" as a way to enrich oneself and also making one an incredible leader. For instance, the example of Operah Winfred is particularly a very good one because it touches on the reality of human senses and shows what it means to be a good listener

Simple Truths

This book is great for anyone generally concerned with making themselves a better leader and communicator. Whether you're successful or challenged, it's a good guide and reminder of the importance of clear, productive communication. Zweifel also provides some useful strategies on achieving your goals and inspiring others to join in your vision. It's a light, enjoyable read with simple prose, funny commentary and stories and insightful techniques to challenge yourself not to just be a leader but to be an outstanding leader.

An day to day applicable book

This book is a bit like a "Communication for Dummies." What I love about the book is that you can put it down and then pick it up again where you left off, without losing the thread. That is great for busy executives. The stories and lessons are directly applicable to my work with direct reports, peers, and superiors. These tools will allow us to cut out a lot of unnecessary chatter from our communications. I learned a lot from this book.Steve Miley, Executive Vice President Sales, Cemex

An excellent book

I keep this book with me at all times, I carry it in my briefcase, because you never know when you might need it to inspire a colleague, or brush up on your speaking and listening skills. An excellent book. - Michael Gentz, General Manager Retail, Conoco Mineralöl GmbH