Communication Myths : What We Know That Isn't So and What We Need to Know.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rothwell, J. Dan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

Rothwell debunks common misconceptions that can lead to embarrassment or insult when we interact with others. With clear insight and a good dose of humor, Rothwell explores how human communication really works and provides a critical antidote to these pervasive myths. An invaluable resource for readers of every age, profession, and background.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I: Communication Bedrock

Chapter 1: Myth: Communication Is Simply Exchanging Information

Chapter 2: Myth: Communication Is Just Common Sense

Chapter 3: Myth: Skill Building Is Key to Communication Success

Chapter 4: Myth: Communicate More for Success Galore

Chapter 5: Myth: Communication Is a Magic Elixir

Chapter 6: Myth: Meanings Are in Words

Chapter 7: Myth: Sign Language Is Not a Real Language, but Body Language Is

Chapter 8: Myth: 93% of Communication Is Nonverbal

Part II: Between You and Me

Chapter 9: Myth: Stop Stereotyping

Chapter 10: Myth: So Much of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Is Just Meaningless Noise

Chapter 11: Myth: Negative-Positive Communication Balance Should Be the Goal

Chapter 12: Myth: Power Is Relationship Poison

Chapter 13: Myth: Conflict Is the Death Star of Relationships

Chapter 14: Myth: Tame Your Temper by Venting Your Anger

Part III: The Group Experience

Chapter 15: Myth: Group Meetings Are Life-Sucking Black Holes

Chapter 16: Myth: Leaders Are Born Not Made

Chapter 17: Myth: Women Are Less Qualified to Be Leaders than Men Are

Part IV: Public Speaking

Chapter 18: Myth: Only a Natural Gift of Gab Makes an Effective Public Speaker

Chapter 19: Myth: Some Public Speaking Topics Are Hopelessly Boring

Chapter 20: Myth: Open-Mindedness Means Open to All Possibilities

Chapter 21: Myth: Experts Can Be Wrong So We Shouldn't Value Them

Chapter 22: Myth: Effective Speeches Require a Manuscript

Chapter 23: Myth: Logic and Evidence Are the Most Effective Persuaders

Notes

Index

About the Author.

ISBN:

979-88-8184-279-6

979-88-8180-627-9

OCLC:

1534317241