Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results At Work [Paperback]

Laura Browne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2005

You communicate every day in many ways whether you mean to or not. Paying attention to how you communicate is just good business. Are you seen as bossy, as brainy, as bubbly, or as everyone's buddy? Take the 4B quiz inside Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? and discover how your co-workers see you. In order to be successful, you have to communicate equally well with everyone at work. This book, through real-live examples, shows you how to look at the way you communicate and how to use that information to move ahead in your career, because an intelligent approach to communication can make all the difference.

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About the Author

Laura Browne is TEAM Program Manager for WOMEN Unlimited, a nationally recognized resource for cultivating leadership excellence. Fortune 1000 companies partner with WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. to identify and develop success strategies for high potential female leaders. Laura is responsible for West Coast TEAM (Training for Emerging and Aspiring Manager) programs in California and Arizona. Laura’s new book, Why Can’t You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results at Work uses practical information, quizzes, and case studies to help women get heard at work. Readers learn how to adjust their messages so they can get better results and develop stronger relationships with everyone they work with. She has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and Human Resources Management. Her thesis topic was, “Do Women in American Corporations Need Different Management Training Than Men?” After reviewing the studies, she concluded that women do benefit from different management training but have a difficult time getting the training they need in corporations. As a result of that research, Laura joined WOMEN Unlimited. Laura is a results oriented trainer with more than 18 years experience developing, designing and delivering training to participants in a variety of industries including electronics, insurance, banking, manufacturing and automotive. Her training topics have included communication, leadership, management, presentation skills, negotiation and intercultural communication for Japanese and Americans. Laura’s professional activities include American Mensa, Ltd., American Society for Training & Development,and Diversity Leadership Alliance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: In Your Face Ink LLC (May 15, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0976565900
• ISBN-13: 978-0976565901
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,117,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and Fun to read!! :), April 9, 2008

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Lanette R. Creamer "Fantasy Fan" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results At Work (Paperback)

I was so excited about this book that I immediately called my friends and family!! :) I felt as if one section had been written entirely about me.

I couldn't understand how anyone could possibly be less than delighted with working with someone fast, friendly, and happy. Since reading this book, my interaction with co-workers has not been instantly easy, but is much easier to understand and improve where needed. Before I wasn't even aware there was a potential disconnect, and if there WAS one, it most certainly couldn't be in any way my fault.

My favorite thing about this book is that each section is written to be digestable to that personality type, so you have an example to work from. It also is helpful that the book gives you specific tips for each type you are likely to struggle with the most. I've used this and have already seen improvements and opportunities on the job as a result.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, June 26, 2006

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Marjory Kaptanoglu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results At Work (Paperback)

The premise of this fun book is that there are four basic types of communication styles used by women, and that the key to getting along with other people lies in using this knowledge to modify your own methods of interaction. The idea is not to stereotype women, but to help us to understand one another better. For example, some women prefer brainstorming ideas in a group while others like to put their thoughts down in writing before talking to anyone else about them. A manager can more effectively organize her direct reports by taking these key personality traits into account.

As a writer, I found this book to be a great resource for helping me to develop my female characters.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Understand, Quick Read, June 21, 2006

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Jill L. Ferguson (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results At Work (Paperback)

Why Can't You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results at Work is not rocket science. What it is is a funky but simple way to understand why you have problems communicating with various people. Some think the book is common sense, but I believe it is common sense that we don't think about until Browne succinctly points it out and reminds us of how each of us communicate. I love this book and use it in the corporate communication and women in management classes I teach at a university.