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Review of John C. Maxwell's Everyone Communicates and Few Connect
Many people are sending messages, but few of them are connecting with their audience. John Maxwell’s Everyone Communicates and Few Connect will help you to connect with your audience by exceeding expectations. He will teach you what you need to do to become a true communicator who connects with the hearts and minds of the people that they communicate with.
This book is perfect for people who care about relationships or simply want to become better at communication. I would recommend this book because it teaches how to use communication as a way to make connections with people.
-John C. Maxwell's Everyone Communicates and Few Connect can be found on my recommended list because it teaches how to use communication as a way to make connections with people
What is the book about:
The book is about what it takes to communicate well and connect with your audience. He will teach you how to become a true communicator and tell you what you need to know to become the best communicator that you can be. The good thing about this book is that it's not just for people who want to do public speaking or work in the media, but it's for everyone because we all need good communication skills.
Why you should read it:
The way that you communicate is so important whether you are in the business world, with your friends, or even when you are just trying to get directions. If you want to build strong relationships or simply be better at communicating then there is no better book than John Maxwell's "Everyone Communicates and Few Connect."
You'll learn how to become a true communicator and how to use communication as a way to make connections. I recommend this book because it teaches skills that are really useful for everyday life.
Who this book would be good for:
Anyone can benefit from this book. It is excellent communication and relationship-building skill that you will find useful in all aspects of your life.
Favorite part of the book:
One of my favorite parts was in Chapter 2 titled “Connecting Is All About Others”
The part I underlined was this:
I've known many teachers and speakers who possess that self-focused mindset. Every conversation is about them. Every communication is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their brilliance and share their expertise.
Self-centered teachers seem to share a common philosophy:
Ram, it in- jam it in,
Students' heads are hollow.
Cram it in slam it in,
There is more to follow.
Good teachers, leaders, and speakers don't see themselves as experts with passive audiences they need to impress. Nor do they view their interests as most important. Instead, they see themselves as guides and focus on helping others learn. Because they value others, they work at connecting with the people they are teaching or trying to help.
As leaders and teachers and speakers it's so easy to get caught up in our own passions and our own desires and think that is what is best for those that are listening to us speak. And in the end, we missed the whole point. It's about connecting with other people, helping other people, and serving other people. I thought this was very important to remember. I personally have had that experience with teachers and leaders, and I was a leader and the teacher had been guilty of doing this as well.
Conclusion and final thoughts on the book:
If you want to be a true communicator and learn how to make connections with people, John C. Maxwell's "Everyone Communicates and Few Connect" is the perfect book for you! It teaches skills that are necessary for all aspects of our lives, but especially in business or when trying to build strong relationships. If this sounds like something you need right now then I would definitely recommend picking up your own copy today! Let me know what some of your favorite takeaways were from reading it by commenting below 🙂
My rating, 1 is not worth the time to 5 being on my recommended book list and a must-read:
I have read many John C. Maxwell books in the past. Matter of fact the 21 irrefutable laws of leadership was one of the first books I ever read on leadership. Well, I would put this book right there beside that one in my recommended reading list.
4 out of 5
You can purchase the book by clicking the image above or this link: https://amzn.to/3ikrX7o
Key quotes from the book/ best takeaway:
“If I went back to college again, I’d concentrate on two areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience. Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate.” - Gerald Ford
“When you connect with others, you position yourself to make the most of your skills and talents.
“The ability to connect with others begins with understanding the value of people.”
“I was trying to get ahead by correcting others when I should have been trying to connect with others.”
“Maturity does not always come with age; sometimes age comes alone.”
“What you speak so loudly that I can’t hear what you say.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The wise does at once what the fool does at last.” Jewish Proverb
“To connect with people, be yourself, at your best.” Charlie Wetzel
“It’s difficult to find common ground with others when the only person you’re focused on is yourself!”
“Listening requires giving up our favorite human pastime- involvement in ourselves and our own self-interest.” Sonya Hamlin
“The first time you say something, it’s heard. The second time, it’s recognized, and the third time, it’s learned.” William H. Rastetter
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Article by Adam Gullett
Published 01 Apr 2022