Does anyone have any recommendations for books/courses for improving verbal communication? Not talking about pubic speaking, like toastmasters, but improving your ability to do things like mentioned by OP? I feel like there's lots of stuff about this on writing but less related to verbal communication.
Crucial Conversations Difficult Conversations Nonviolent Communications Many here on HN get PTSD with the last one, but ignore them - everyone I've engaged in on HN that criticizes the book hasn't read it (the book actually agrees with their talking points!) However, I will say that there is a cult-like following the book has (NVC chapters in various cities, etc), and would recommend you read the book and avoid the c…
Btw all these books are readable on Open Library:
* https://openlibrary.org/works/OL282391W/Crucial_Conversation...
* https://openlibrary.org/works/OL13513526W/Difficult_Conversa...
* https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2018966W/Nonviolent_Communic...