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How To Get On With Anyone

Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Communication

Catherine Stothart author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pearson Education Limited

Published:26th Aug '24

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This book provides essential strategies for improving interpersonal relationships, emphasizing adaptability and effective communication to build rapport and reduce conflict.

In How To Get On With Anyone, readers are guided through the intricacies of interpersonal communication, emphasizing the importance of adapting one's style of interaction to foster better relationships. The book delves into the principles and techniques necessary to build rapport, minimize conflict, and cultivate collaborative connections that yield positive results for all parties involved. This practical guide serves as a roadmap for enhancing both personal and professional interactions, ultimately leading to increased confidence and a transformative impact on one’s life.

The new edition of How To Get On With Anyone includes an insightful chapter on leadership, offering fresh perspectives on how to effectively lead and inspire others. The text has been updated to reflect contemporary challenges, such as navigating digital communication and addressing unconscious bias. Readers will find practical tools and activities designed to help them immediately apply the concepts discussed, ensuring that the learning experience is both engaging and actionable.

This book is crafted for anyone eager to improve their relationships, whether in the workplace or at home. By learning to recognize and flex their interaction styles, readers can enhance their communication skills, develop their leadership abilities, and ultimately create more meaningful connections with those around them. With a wealth of resources, including online content and self-assessment quizzes, How To Get On With Anyone equips readers with the knowledge they need to thrive in their interactions.

"This is a practical and insightful guide into our different communication styles and how to leverage them to get the best out of any situation.  Catherine is someone I admire – she has deep expertise and is a credible expert on this cool topic."
Rob Toomey, President TypeCoach

"In this practical and inspiring book, Catherine sets out an approach to communication that will improve your life. You’ll get on better with others and as a result feel happier too!"
Professor Paul McGee – aka The Sumo Guy Sunday Times Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker

"A really practical guide to develop the self-awareness, knowledge and skills required to develop positive relationships and create effective teams."
Sue Higginson OBE, Hon DBA; MBA; FCMI; FioL. Education Specialist

"How to Get On with Anyone: Second Edition distils the essence of inclusive communication into a masterfully simple guide. Essential reading for leaders seeking to influence with integrity."
Mariam Hassam, Assistant Secretary General at the Muslim Council of Britain

"Catherine's exploration into human behaviour is exemplary.  A great read for everyone to discover their own behavioural 'style', with practical advice and tips.  I particularly found the tips on inclusivity in meetings for extraverts vs introverts helpful, and will be using some of these going forward."
Jo Goodall, Co-Founder, luna

"A must read for today’s leaders. Catherine provides tools and approaches for thriving in today's hybrid, diverse, and ever-changing world of relationships."
Melanie Marchant, Head of Consulting, Zühlke Engineering

"An essential guide for bridging misunderstandings across cultures."
Professor Hui Tan, Royal Holloway, University of London

"Catherine turns complex concepts into simple statements, and accompanies her book with a wealth of practical activities that can easily be implemented, even by the busiest people."
René Bujard, HR Director EMEA, Sunstar Group

"How to Get On with Anyone opened my eyes – the explanations, data and examples helped me make sense of the way that I thought I was interacting with people—and the way that I actually was interacting. How helpful it has been to know this!"
Harumi Gondo, Founder, TypeLAB and 16TYPE

"A great resource for anyone who needs to challenge their brain’s unconscious and automatic processing and become more intentional about what they do and why they do it.  Paying attention to what we pay attention to is the first step in building more successful relationships.  This book helps us focus on how our own behaviour truly impacts the behaviour of those around us, enabling self-reflection and greater accountability for our interactions with others."
Dr Helena Boschi, Psychologist and Applied Neuroscientist

"I love how Catherine provides key pragmatic actions each of us can take to get the most out of our important relationships.  The effort-to-reward ratio is off the charts for both reading this book and also for implementing Catherine's suggestions."
Sterling Bates, President and CTO, Step Research Corporation

ISBN: 9781292734279

Dimensions: 215mm x 138mm x 20mm

Weight: 450g

376 pages

2nd edition