Summary of The Power of People Skills

The Power of People Skills, by Eric W. Vogt, is a comprehensive guide to interpersonal relations that seeks to help readers maximize the potential of all of their relationships. This book is broken down into two parts, each focusing on a distinct, yet related, people-skill area. The first part explains the importance of understanding yourself in order to assess the type of relationships that you need and want. This part also teaches effective communication techniques, and ways to overcome conflicts. The second part explores relationships within the workplace. It explains how individuals can create an engaging and productive team environment by managing negotiations, resolving disputes, mediating conflicts, and networking. The book also provides readers with practical advice on how to create better relationships in the workplace and beyond.