Crucial Conversations vs People skills: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Crucial Conversations Crucial Conversations Kerry Patterson · 2001 ★★★★☆ 3.7 272 pages · ≈ 5 h 02 m · Moderate
“When people first hear the term "crucial conversation," many conjure up images of presidents, emperors, and prime ministers seated around a massive table while they debate the future of the world.”

The New York Times Bestseller!Learn how to keep your cool and get the results you want when emotions flare.When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial…

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Cover of People skills People skills Robert Bolton · 1979 ★★★★☆ 4.0 300 pages · ≈ 5 h 33 m · Moderate

Improve your personal and professional relationships instantly with this timeless guide to communication, listening skills, body language, and conflict resolution. A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone…

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The verdict

How to choose

Scores by source

Crucial ConversationsPeople skills
Goodreads — 4.0 (1957)
Hardcover 4.0 (165) 3.2 (4)
Google Books 5.0 (2) —
Apple Books 3.0 (96) 3.0 (17)

Reception

Crucial ConversationsPeople skills
Ratings 165 1957
Editions 17 3
Film adaptations — 1
Want to read — 6732
Reading it now — 677
Written reviews — 149
Wikipedia attention 643 591
Pages 272 300

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