The First Minute
How to start conversations that get results

Wonderful book full of tools and tactics to improve messaging. Practical and immediately actionable.......more

On my top ten list this year This is a typical excellent business book, it covers material that is not exactly unfamiliar, that brings the material to life and makes it fresh in your mind and provides you some ideas and tools that you can apply immediately in your own work. I do a best books list at......more

Blinkist book of the day excerpts to remember and revisit 1) Framing should be part of every form of communication, whether it’s a quick corridor chat or a formal presentation. It’s made up of three key components: context, intent, and key message. First, context sets the stage by informing your aud......more

This book offers a clear and straightforward introduction to effective communication. The structure is easy to follow, and the advice is practical and applicable, especially for those who are new to thinking critically about how they approach conversations. It emphasizes clarity, intention, and sett......more

In "The First Minute", Chris Fenning emphasizes how crucial the opening moments of any business conversation are in setting the tone and achieving clarity. This period, often under one minute, determines the direction and effectiveness of the communication. Failing to use this brief window to establ......more