Words That Work
It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear
Grand Central Publishing · Print & ebook · August 5, 2008
The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in improving communication skills
- Themes
- communication, persuasion, language impact
- Pacing
- Steady
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The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in.
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With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in improving communication skills
- Professionals in business, politics, or media seeking practical language strategies
Where it sits
| Business Communication | 59% |
|---|---|
| Better Communication | 45% |
| Communication Studies | 35% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Business Communication
- Communication Studies
- Building Success
- Authors
- Dr. Frank Luntz, Frank Luntz
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Published
- August 5, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- communication · persuasion · language impact
- Reading lane
- Business Communication