How to Work a Room, Revised Edition

RoAne, Susan

ISBN 10: 0061238678 / ISBN 13: 9780061238673

Published by WmMorrowPB, 2007

Seller Inventory # 0061238678-3-19450205

Synopsis:

This is the fully revised and updated edition of the ground–breaking self–help book on improving communicating and socializing skills in business and life. How To Work A Room lays down the fundamentals for savvy socializing, whether at a party, a conference, or even communicating online. RoAne clearly shows how to overcome the five roadblocks that keep most people from making new contacts; mix chutzpah and charm to start and end conversations smoothly; know when to use humor––and when not to; and follow simple rules of etiquette. Incorporating years of feedback from hundreds of presentations, as well as anecdotes from around the globe, RoAne keeps How To Work A Room fresh and on target. New chapters include: strategies starting, maintaining, and exiting conservations; and advice on commutating effectively in today's tech driven world.

Review: "I read this book 25 years ago and it helped me tremendously. The updated version makes it more relevant and useful than ever . . . I can't imagine trying to navigate successfully in the business world today without this amazing tool. "--Larry Winget, television personality and five-time bestselling author of "Grow A Pair: How To Stop Being A Victim" and "Take Back Your Life, Your Business and Your Sanity"

"Walking into a roomful of strangers? Pleasant? Productive? Profitable? Fun? From tradeshow suites to virtual 'rooms, ' RoAne promises a lot--and delivers even more! There's no more critical skill in today's marketplace than becoming the connected communicator. Highly recommended."--Dianna Booher, author of "Creating Personal Presence" and "Communicate With Confidence"

"When it comes to connecting with others, some of us are naturals. But those who aren't -- thank heaven for Susan RoAne . . . If you want to learn how to enter a room and build a network of people you can help and who can help you, read this book."--Daniel H. Pink, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Drive" and "To Sell Is Human"

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Work a Room, Revised Edition
Publisher: WmMorrowPB
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good