54 pages 1 hour read

Leil Lowndes

How To Talk To Anyone

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Key Figures

Leil Lowndes

Leil Lowndes is an expert in communications who focuses on the subconscious elements of interactions. She has conducted seminars across the United States and internationally for a variety of corporations and associations. She has also authored 10 books on the topic of communication, several of which have been translated into multiple languages. Lowndes’s work has been noted in a number of publications, and she has made appearances on television shows across major US networks. In How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships, her background is evident: The book aims to be a comprehensive guide, offering techniques for improving both social and professional interactions based on her and others’ experiences.

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie was a writer and lecturer who gained widespread fame for his book How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936). The book became one of the best-selling titles of all time and laid groundwork for the self-help genre, focusing on communication and interpersonal skills. Carnegie’s methods involve making others feel important, showing interest, and avoiding criticism, among other principles. His teachings have been employed in corporate training seminars and are considered foundational knowledge in leadership, networking, and sales.

In How to Talk to Anyone, Carnegie’s influence is acknowledged in the Introduction.