How to Talk to Anyone - 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

The 92 Tricks for Big Success in Relationships are categorised into the following 9 parts:

• How to intrigue everyone without saying a word?
• How to know what to say after you say "Hi"
• Hot to talk like a VIP
• How to be an insider in every crowd: what are they all talking about
• How to sound like you are peas in a pod: "Why, we are just alike!"
• How to differentiate the power of praise from the folly of flattery
• How to direct dial their hearts
• How to work a party like a politician work a room
• How to break the most treacherous glass ceiling of all: sometimes people are tigers

Leil Lowndes, in her book, not only covered on how to talk to anyone, but it also revised and inspected some old methods and critically offered an updated alternative to them.

I really learnt a lot from her book. Every little thing count. You never know when you are going to be in a situation and you are not equipped with these tricks. Never waste your interviews or lose a prospect client ever again!

Overall Rating: 10/10

From Lee Kuan Yew to Goh Chok Tong by Shin Min Daily News

From Lee Kuan Yew to Goh Chok Tong is a compilation of news publications by Shin Min Daily News, a newspaper under the Singapore Press Holdings Corporation.

The first part of From Lee Kuan Yew to Goh Chok Tong provides coverage on Mr Lee Kuan Yew. From how he became the leader of Singapore, the book then interviewed the grassroots leaders and various individuals that had worked with him.

The second part of From Lee Kuan Yew to Goh Chok Tong then focuses on Mr Goh Chok Tong. Interviews from people who knew him before he stepped into politics shed some light into the nature and character of this great leader.

Overall Rating: 7/10

I Can Make You Rich by Paul McKenna

I Can Make You Rich consists of two parts - The Psychology of Wealth & Let's Go Make Money!

In the first half of the book, The Pyschology of Wealth includes methods of revamping your financial blueprint. McKenna adapted some concepts from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich as well as Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad. The book is equipped with a free hypnosis CD to be used in conjunction with the various book exercises. Part I of the book seeks to unravel all the negative thoughts about money that one could have, so that one is ready for the next part of the book...

Part II, Let's Go Make Money! consists of the following chapters:

• How to Make Money
• Assembling your Wealth Team
• A Proven Formula for Success
• The Simplest Business Plan in the World
• The Three Skills that Lead to Riches
• The Secrets of Living Rich

I Can Make You Rich is a very simple book to read. It is centred around the psychology of the human mind and how influencing the mind could lead you to a richer (not necessarily in the money sense) and happier life.

Overall Rating: 9/10

Business The Dell Way by Rebecca Saunders

Revealing the 10 Secrets of the World's Best Computer Business:

1. Mass Customise!
2. Get rid of Inventory
3. Love your Suppliers...
4. ... But Love Your Employees Even More
5. Be Direct!
6. You Are Your Customers
7. Never Stop Improving
8. Think and Act Global
9. Stay True to Your Talents
10. Manage Hypergrowth
    

Business The Dell Way is published in year 2000 but the content itself is still much relevant to date.

Rebecca Saunders provided an informative analysis on the success of Dell by quoting articles from various business analysts. She also added a summary of the pointers of success at the end of each chapter, which makes it easy for future reference.

Overall Rating: 8/10