GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work

As a female professional I have always considered myself to be relatively savvy in office politics and a superior communicator. After reading this book I realize that I have ignored an extremely important facet of my work. I recognized myself in so much of this book that it was scary. I began putting the "tools" in the book to work and could see a difference the first day that I tried to be aware of my style vs. that of my male counterparts! At the very least I am more AWARE of the things that may create confusion and can make an effort - or not - to speak more effectively. Of course, I want to believe that I would always try, but sometimes we all have to do what comes naturally to us - for me that may mean occassionally going in several different directions to get to my destination, but at least I can do so with an awareness I didn't previously possess. I wish that I had read this book years ago! I'm buying one for my Exec sis, too.

Glaser offers some clear, practical strategies for dealing with frequent communications barriers between men and women. Her clever and humorous cartoon illustrations and dialog scenarios make this an easy to apply and entertaining guide.

At last: a book about language that is PRACTICAL, sympathetic and focused on the real world. THere have been plenty of academic studies on the differences in the way that men and women use language -- but they've often been inpenetrable or else hard to relate to the real world. Connie Glaser's book, on the other hand, is totally practical. It explains to both sides what is going on, how to decode each other and how to convey what you want others to hear. Her style is clear and realistic and she knows how these issues play out not in the language lab but in the real world, where miscommunication costs time, money and infinite amounts of ill will. There isn't a business out there that wouldn't benefit from buying this book for everyone of their employees -- and testing them on it regularly!

Connie Glaser is the nation's leading expert on Gender Communication and her latest, GenderTalk Works, proves her preeminence in the field. Being armed with the knowledge, strategies and awareness she so abundantly supplied in her book, is a MUST for anyone who wants to enhance their career or build their business. The words we chose, the tones we use impact others and can either contribute to successful communication...or sabotage it and us. Men and women are different and we do think and express ourselves differently. Connie Glaser shows us how to manage our differences in an easy to read, practical, and often entertaining must read book. Her GenderTalk tips for both men and women are worth twice the price of this easy to read, practical guidebook!

Connie Glaser has set the new standard for communicating and working with the differences in gender talk. This is a well-written book that respects the reader's intelligence along with a layout that appeals to the eye. Should be a must read at every corporate level. Judith Briles, author The Confidence Factor Stop Stabbing Yourself in the Back Money Smarts