Synopses & Reviews
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.
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“When it comes to connecting with others, some of us are naturals. But those who arent -- 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, < i=""> New York Times <> bestselling author of < i=""> Drive <> and < i=""> To Sell Is Human <>
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“I read this book 25 years ago and it helped me tremendously. The updated version makes it more relevant and useful than ever . . . I cant imagine trying to navigate successfully in the business world today without this amazing tool. ” Larry Winget, television personality and five-time bestselling author of < i=""> Grow A Pair: How To Stop Being A Victim <> and < i=""> Take Back Your Life, Your Business and Your Sanity <>
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“Walking into a roomful of strangers? Pleasant? Productive? Profitable? Fun? From tradeshow suites to virtual ‘rooms, RoAne promises a lot--and delivers even more! Theres no more critical skill in todays marketplace than becoming the connected communicator. Highly recommended.” Dianna Booher, author of < i=""> Creating Personal Presence <> and < i=""> Communicate With Confidence <>
About the Author
Susan RoAne is a bestselling author, an in-demand keynote speaker, and a communications coach. She has shared her strategies with audiences in corporate, convention, and university America as well as on radio and television around the world. Susan has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, The Financial Times of London, msn.com, and businessweek.com. She is the author of four books, including The Secrets of Savvy Networking, What Do I Say Next? and How To Create Your Own Luck. Susan lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.