"Everyone Communicates, Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell

"Talk is easy.  Everybody talks.  
The question is, how can you make 
your words count?"

True or False:  Great communicators are born that way.  They're naturally outgoing and full of energy.  The rest of us introverts are left in their dust, wondering why they're so likable or we're not...

The answer is FALSE.

I confess I used to believe those statements above, before I recently read John C. Maxwell's newest release, "Everybody Communicates, Few Connect."  Instead, now I know that any person is capable of learning how to not only communicate, but to connect with those around them.  In his book, Maxwell uses very simple, yet practical ways to convince his readers that this is possible.  

The book is divided into two parts: Connecting Practices and Connecting Principles.  In the first section, Maxwell explains what connecting really is and what it takes to truly be successful at it.  He also shares personal accounts from his own journey as a professional communicator and leader.  The second section provides specific guidance on how to actually become one who connects.  

It has been quite a while since I found a book worth covering in highlighter.  But this one is now marked from beginning to end.  Not only that, but it took me much longer than normal to finish reading.  The reason being, my husband kept taking it from me to read for himself!  Needless to say, we have been and are STILL thoroughly enjoying this book.
 

"Everybody Communicates, Few Connect" is a book that I would highly recommend.  It contains tools and information that teachers, doctors, parents, spouses, ministers, bloggers, or ANYONE can benefit from.

This book was provided to me at no cost by Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their Book Review Bloggers program. I was not required to provide a positive review, only an honest one. The viewpoints expressed in this review are my own.

So Much to Read, So Little Time

I've been reading, reading and reading this week, so not much writing has taken place for "Keeping Up Klapper."  Truth is, I've gotten sucked into the "coupon thing" and now I'm obsessed!  I had no idea how many money-saving bloggers there are out there who keep their readers posted of deals by the hour as they find them.  I've only been at this for two weeks and I've already saved a few hundred dollars... $239 to be exact.

Here are some of my favorite blogs that I currently subscribe to via Google Reader:

Coupon Geek

Jaycie does an incredible job of keeping her readers aware of "hot" coupons when they are posted, like this one from Huggies.

Faithful Provisions

Grab a free pastry from Starbucks here.

Koupon Karen

Check out her great article about "stockpiling."

I Heart Publix

Just found out about this blog/site this week.  I was thrilled to find out that she posts the Publix sale flyer early!  Because as I've shared before, I ♥ Publix, too. ; )

Southern Savers 

Snag a 30% off coupon from Old Navy that can be used multiple times through Sunday.  

So, my Reader inbox stays full all day with these awesome feeds. On top of my blog-stalking sessions, I'm reading John C. Maxwell's upcoming release, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.  The book. Is. Awesome.  Blog review coming soon.


Even now, I should be headed to bed... but not before I read a little more and clip another coupon or two.  Or ten.