Conversation Power: Communication Skills for Business and Personal Success [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

James K. Van Fleet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

A renowned communications expert presents the most effective verbal communications strategies available for business, public speaking, employee relations, meetings, family and sales encounters.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Nightingale-Conant; Abridged edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671887920
• ISBN-13: 978-0671887926
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,235,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Books on Cassette > Business > Public Speaking
  • #20 in Books > Books on Cassette > Health, Mind & Body > Subliminal & Hypnosis
  • #41 in Books > Books on Cassette > Business > Management

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I gave it back at first read, now I'm buying it again, November 15, 2000

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Dan Daniels (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversation Power: Communication Skills for Business and Personal Success (Audio Cassette)

Yeah that's right. I read this book about a year ago, and because of its somewhat strait-forward and simple presentation I decided I wouldn't need to keep it, so I sent it back.

Well soon afterwards, I realized how much I had learned from this book and how it really does change the way you communicate. I especially appreciated the focus on listening. Really, most of the advice found in its pages have proved to be true and helpful to me. So even though I now have to buy back a book I've already read, its definitely worth it.

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful tool that everyone should have in your library, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Conversation Power: Communication Skills for Business and Personal Success (Audio Cassette)

This audio book was the most influential information that I have ever listened to. The speaker has clear and concise way of explaining the nuance of listening and the art of conversation. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Caution is advised because the information will change your life.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More effective than a sleeping pill, March 3, 2002

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Warren Bailey (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversation Power: Communication Skills for Business and Personal Success (Audio Cassette)

This tape is so unbelieveably boring and obtuse, I've listened to it several times to convince myself I wasn't missing something. Nope, nothing missed, just an extremely monotone voice droning on and on, taking 10 minutes for a 1 minute topic.
Mr. Van Fleet's comments would be well received in the 50's, but it's 2002 and most all his "helpful" points are dated or oversimplified.
"People like to hear you use their name"; well, Mr. Van Fleet, that is interesting advise Mr. Van Fleet. Tell me Mr. Van Fleet, how did you come to realize this gem of a pointer, eh James ?
If you want advice from the mid 1900's, buy anything from Carnegie - you can't go wrong.