Books like People skills

People skills by Robert Bolton reads as practical, instructive. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The art of persuasion

Bob Burg · 2011

Both explore communication

71% genome match

Nonviolent Communication

Marshall B. Rosenberg · 1999

Both explore communication & empathy

74% genome match

The gentle art of verbal self-defense

Suzette Haden Elgin · 1980

Both explore communication & assertiveness

75% genome match

The Magic of Thinking Big

David Joseph Schwartz · 1900

Same self-help feel

67% genome match

Business Communication

Mary Ellen Guffey · 1993

Both explore interpersonal skills

71% genome match

Surrounded by Idiots

Thomas Erikson · 2014

Both explore communication

66% genome match

Looking out/looking in

Ronald B. Adler · 1974

Both explore communication & conflict resolution

67% genome match

Convince them in 90 seconds or less

Nicholas Boothman · 2010

Both explore communication

66% genome match

Verbal judo

George J. Thompson · 1983

Both explore communication & conflict resolution

71% genome match

How to have confidence and power in dealing with people

Les Giblin · 1956

Both explore communication

68% genome match

Never Eat Alone

Keith Ferrazzi · 2005

Both explore communication

68% genome match

The Art of Public Speaking

Stephen E. Lucas · 1983

Same self-help feel

65% genome match