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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- AmazonSmartShopper
- 05-11-23
Don’t waste your time!
I’ve read and listened to some great books - but this is not one of them! - it is simplistic, boring and monotonous.
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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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- 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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- Amazon Customer
- 27-09-22
Ironically it could have been 15 mins long
Same message over and over again. Classic list of examples to bulk out the book.
Boring.
Here is the content of the book. Be clear of the context of what you want to discuss, then get to the point.
Don't waste your time on this book.
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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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- Bob
- 18-06-22
Boring.....
Another self help book in stating the obvious. People really need to be told this stuff? what a waste of a credit...
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- Marcel N Pappalardo
- 06-07-22
Excellent and efficient blueprint you can use in daily communication
Liked -no wasted fluff , just right into the blueprint and excellent examples.
Didn’t like - I couldn’t think of anything
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- Daniel Kilburn
- 28-03-22
Stop the never ending story
A great overview on how to get to the point and stop wasting time.
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- Michael
- 24-11-21
Practical
Really useful and practical advice on how to communicate with others in a work environment. I'll definitely listen to this again.
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- Blakjak
- 29-07-23
Very basic info - logical thinkers will get very little from this
If you already think logically, know how to summarize issues and communicate what you need in a work environment then there is very little use here. For lower level employees that have trouble knowing how to think about problems, summarize them and ask for help then it would be useful.
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- deedee
- 05-08-22
SuCh an Awesome & Helpful read
This book was absolutely useful!! Start to finish and a short read.
The authors voice/accent threw me off a bit a few times but still an amazing read!! Took plenty of notes!!
Thanku for sharing your knowledge Chris!!
Congratulations on your book!!
P.S. I wish audible would create a voice selection option.
Some of the voices on these reads aren’t very captivating and sound like a dreadfully long lecture😫
No Offense*
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-22
highly recommended
I liked this audiobook. straight forward advices on everyday work conversations. it gives the listener structure and provided clear examples
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