1. How to talk to anyone by Leil Lowndes

This book is incredible, it gives detailed 92 tricks for big success in relationships. You can totally learn A-Z of effective communication skills with this single book.

2. Influencer: The new science of leading change by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler

This book stresses on the importance of being able to induce change. This book connects the top leaders with a common thread. The books focuses on the leader’s ability to influence and make a profound change. This book isn’t about persuasion but it’s about modifying human habits to induce important change.

3. How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

This book focuses on how to deal with people especially when you are doing a business. The book provides highly practical and simple rules which can just be used as it is. There are no theories just the work done, ready to implement. This book can help you find new people and influence them the moment you meet them.

4. Talk like TED: The 9 public speaking secrets by Carmine Gallo

This book focuses on the techniques which make you an exceptional speaker. This is the most important pillar of effective communication skills. When you have effective communication skills, you don’t fear public speaking. In fact, public speaking becomes a charm.

The book is mostly focused on the Steve Jobs communication and presentation style. You can check out our latest blog on Steve Jobs Presentation Style to quickly learn about effective communication skills taught by Steve Jobs. The article also contains additional presentation skills and public speaking tips.

5. Crucial conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler

This book explains the patterns that people follow while stakes are high.

6. Never split the difference by Chris Voss

This book teaches you the art of negotiation. It teaches you to negotiate as if your life entirely depends upon it. It insists that negotiation is an art and you should be master at it.

7. Skill with people by Les Gibli

This book is all in one package. You can’t possibly ask for more. This book teaches you to master every communication. Whether you need to communicate to your boss or just want to clear out some stuff with family. It is the right book for you.

8. On speaking well by Peggy Noonan

This books gives insight of speaking exceptionally. This book is full of great advices on how to write and how to speak, especially when it comes to delivering speeches. Speeches give you a great chance to leave impression on people. This book helps you in doing that with proper knowledge and concept.

9. How to speak, how to listen by Mortimer J. Adler

This book teaches you a lot. Unlike many others, it also takes care of your listening as well as speaking. Because no one focuses on listening and listening is important part of sound communication skills.

10. Always Know What To Say by Peter W. Murphy

This book is about breaking those large ice cubes that stop you from communicating with people. It is also about initiating, making small talk and even interesting conversations.