Book Review: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect

This is a book review of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, by John Maxwell

by Beth Cole

John Maxwell is a master of illustration. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, is jam-packed with quotes, stories and examples to help you become a better communicator.

The book is divided into two sections: Connecting Principles, and Connecting Practices. Each chapter is a pleasant and fast paced primer on communication. You will understand how connection and likeability can improve one-to-one, small group and large audience relationships, and how connecting is all about others.

Maxwell says when people enter into a relationship with you they may think:

1. Do you care for me?
2. Can you help me?
3. Can I trust you?

He demonstrates how to tap into the emotional pipeline of any interaction by caring more for the other person’s needs, and less for your own. He will lead you step by step through a process you can apply right away to improve your interactions with others.

One takeaway I have from the book is this very special quote that has been a favorite of mine for many years:

“People will not always remember what you said.
They will not always remember what you did.
But, they will always remember how you made them feel.”

I love this! It is a beautiful summary of  Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.

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