Relationships 101
by John C. Maxwell
Maxwell's pocket book on building relationships: understanding, encouraging, connecting, mending. Simple and sound.
Read it if…
you want a quick guide to relational skills.
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Skip it if…
you want depth; see Winning with People.
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Three things you will actually use
- People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.
- Encourage daily.
- Repair quickly.
Do this first
Read the chapter on encouragement.
Our verdict
Relationships, briefly.
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