Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently Hardcover – March 28, 2010

While it may seem like some folks are just born with a commanding presence that draws people in, the fact is anyone can learn to communicate in ways that consistently build powerful connections. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect helps you succeed by revealing Maxwell’s Five Principles and Five Practices to develop this crucial skill of connecting, including: finding common ground, keeping your communication simple, capturing people’s interest, inspiring people, and staying authentic in all your relationships.

Communication Goes Beyond Words

Recognize successful communication goes beyond words to connect on four levels: visual, intellectual, emotional, and verbal.

Find Common Ground

Connect with others by finding common ground and guarding against these top four barriers: assumption, arrogance, indifference, and control.

Keep it simple. Say it slowly. Have a smile.

Use the “3 S” strategy to do the difficult work of simplifying communication: Keep it simple. Say it slowly. Have a smile.

The Inspiration Equation

Motivate others to take action by following a formula known as the Inspiration Equation.

About the Author

John C. Maxwell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than thirty million books, has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazines. Dr. Maxwell has also received the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network. His organizations—the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation—have trained millions of leaders from every nation in the world.