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Stop Being Invisible: Overcoming Communication Barriers Kindle Edition

by William Lane (Author), Christopher Lehman (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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Stop Being Invisible - Overcoming Communication Barriers comes to us from Dr. William Lane, a global educational consultant. He has spent over 35 years providing educational services, first working in public education as an elementary, middle and high school teacher and school administrator; and then later as a university professor and department chair of special education programs. He has dedicated his life’s work to educating students and improving their opportunities for success in life. Having experienced firsthand the pain of missed opportunities that were a direct result of his limited ability to communicate effectively from childhood until well into adulthood, his passion about this subject shines through as he very effectively communicates in this book how to improve not only the quality of your communications with others, but also your resulting experiences in life.

His “WHY” to answering his calling to not only work on changing his own communication challenges, but to focus his work on improving the struggles of others, occurred one day when during a conversation, it was brought to his attention that people often jokingly referred to him as a “weatherman.” Thinking it odd, he questioned what was meant by that name. He was told that people avoided talking to him because usually, the only time he contributed to a conversation was when he asked about how the weather was. He realized that he was choosing to participate in conversations by becoming a “non-participant.” Whether in the role of boyfriend, husband, dad, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, coach or any of the many other roles in life he had assumed, few people had been able to understand his non-communicative style.

The response was not kind, but it did become a major wake-up call. This powerful and descriptive one-sided revelation of how others felt about having him as part of their conversations made him realize that it was time for drastic changes. He is no longer called “the weatherman,” and has gone on to guide many others with communication barriers to adopt effective communication skills resulting in the deeper connections that come from great conversations.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GVJZZRG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MBK Enterprises, LLC (September 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1732072760
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William Lane

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Throughout Dr. Lane’s thirty-five-year educational career, his passion has always been providing information, practice, and support to individuals with special needs.

He believes that everyone, in their own way, can become a contributing and productive member of society and that effective communication is the most important of all life skills. Improved communication skills improve the quality of life for all, not just individuals with special needs.

Dr. Lane is a proficient, dynamic, and sought-after public speaker and speaks to audiences around the world. His focus is educating individuals, families, and educators on the “awesome power” of effective communication skills. He inspires his audiences to practice, discuss, and encourage others to improve their communication skills while demonstrating practical ways to understand, retain and apply the skills he teaches.

Once these skills are understood, retained (through practice and reflection), and utilized, those who apply the life skills that are taught will feel more confident and better able to CONNECT with others in a variety of circumstances and settings.

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  • Aaron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Greater Tools!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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    With this book, and the stories of Dr. Lane's life that he shares with you, you realize that you're not the only one that walks away from a conversation thinking, should I have said more, or less? He gives you tools and tips to help alleviate that stress of thinking too much and just open up.

    Another thing as a parent of two elementary aged children that worries me is how will my children interact with other kids and adults as they grow up. Today's dependence on technology is very helpful in most things, but the human interaction is almost all but lost. I worry how they and their peers will interact in the future. Hopefully, I'll be able to reference this book in the not so distant future and help them become better equipped in their lives as well.
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  • Susan Czarkowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for All!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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    This book has a TON of useful information! It can be used as a textbook to teach communication theory or a “How to” book for those individuals looking for a quick and easy “self-help” read.

    I would recommend this book to mature teens through adults as well as professionals working in the “helping” and education fields.

    Dr. Lane’s writing style is easy to read and he is spot on in the numerous examples that he uses throughout the book. You can tell that he wrote this book from his heart!

    Great book!

    Dr. Michael S. Czarkowski
    Educator
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  • Natalie McQueen
    5.0 out of 5 stars So important to work on our communication skills so you don’t miss out in life!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    This book gives many ways that can be used and practiced to make yourself a better communicator. What I love is Dr.Lane - the author is teaching from his own learned experience! Everyone should read!
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  • Ahead of the curve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
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    Great book for anyone looking to advance their communication with others.
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  • Miss Lala
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am going to purchase another and give away as a gift.
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  • tk0211
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
    What i learned from this book gave me the proper tools to identity problems happening in and outside the home and to deal with them in a way that before was not even a thought. To be able to have this book by my side has made the difficult challenge so much more fulfilling and productive than before. Dr William Lane is an amazing doctor, and with his wisdom from the book and in person gives me hope for the future. I would recommend this book toanyone dealing, struggling and overcoming the harsh reality of these issues with out this book i would be 10 stwps backwards. Thank you Dr for all that you have done and all that yiu will do
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  • Diane K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Relatable and Effective!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
    This book describes in a reader friendly fashion steps to improve one’s personal communication skills. It offers tools to be a better speaker and listener. Details are shared with numerous varied examples. The author often includes personal anecdotes bringing a familiarity of the real struggles of isolation that can exist, making this book relatable and the tools effective.

    I recommend utilizing the interactive Opportunity Sections to make significant changes in your communication skills and in your life. I did!

    Diane Kichline
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