What does it take to win success and influence? Some people think that in today’s hyper-competitive world, it’s the tough, take-no-prisoners type who comes out on top. But in reality, argues New York Times bestselling author Dave Kerpen, it’s actually those with the best people skills who win the day. Those who build the right relationships. Those who truly understand and connect with their colleagues, their customers, their partners. Those who can teach, lead, and inspire.   In a world where we are constantly connected, and social media has become the primary way we communicate, the key to getting ahead is being the person others like, respect, and trust. Because no matter who you are or what profession you're in, success is contingent less on what you can do for yourself, but on what other people are willing to do for you. Here, through 53 bite-sized, easy-to-execute, and often counterintuitive tips, you’ll learn to master the 11 People Skills that will get you more of what you want at work, at home, and in life. For example, you’ll learn:   ·  The single most important question you can ever ask to win attention in a meeting ·  The one simple key to networking that nobody talks about ·  How to remain top of mind for thousands of people, everyday ·  Why it usually pays to be the one to give the bad news ·  How to blow off the right people ·  And why, when in doubt, buy him a Bonsai   A book best described as “ How to Win Friends and Influence People for today’s world,” The Art of People shows how to charm and win over anyone to be more successful at work and outside of it. Praise for The Art of People "People skills— they can't be computerized, outsourced, or reduced to a rubric. That's why Dave Kerpen's The Art of People is more important now than ever— this book will teach you a set of irreplaceable skills that will help you in every area of your life. After all, what is more important— what will get you farther in life —than understanding and getting along with other people?” —Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive “Strong people skills are how I built my business. I find it’s a common thread amongst all successful people, and no matter what level your people skills are at today, after reading this book you will see a dramatic improvement!”   — Barbara Corcoran, star of ABC's Shark Tank, Entrepreneur & Author of  Shark Tales "Smart, funny and immediately usable.  In our fast paced world, we educate and train on technical skills, but neglect the greatest predictors of success: your ability to connect and influence others.  In short, this is one of the few books that might actually get you a promotion, or a successful company of your own." —Shawn Achor, happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage "The world of communication is rapidly shifting. To keep up, you could spend thousands of hours trying to figure out how to win fans and customers using the latest social networks (by the way, they may change next week), or you could buy this book, read Kerpen's proven-and-practical advice, and begin seeing the success you want right away. Bonus tip: the second choice is better." —Chris Guillebeau NYT bestselling author of The Happiness of Pursuit and The $100 Startup "People skills aren’t about how many friends you have on Facebook or how many people tweet at you— it’s about truly connecting and understanding those you work and live with. The Art of People hands you the tools you need to build meaningful relationships and transform your future." —Adam Braun, New York Times bestselling author of The Promise of a Pencil "Forget conferences and seminars and courses. Dave’s tips and strategies won’t just make you the smartest person in the room; they’ll make you the most successful — and most liked — person in the room, too." —Jeff Haden, Contributing Editor, Inc Magazine & Bestselling Author, Transform “The secret to success in business and life? People. This book is the blueprint you need to #win. Dave knows people, and knows that understanding people is the key to reaching your goals — and helping them reach their own. In The Art of People, he pulls back the kimono and shows you exactly what you need to understand about those around you to live the life you dream.” —Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Author, Speaker, Early Twitter Employee “Once again, Dave Kerpen delivers priceless strategies and profound advice for success and influence. The way Dave applies timeless wisdom and proven methods to practical applications is second to none. I highly recommend this book!” —Dr. Steve Maraboli, Bestselling Author and Speaker “This outstanding book is chock full of powerful strategies that you can use immediately to better yourself and your relationships with others.” — Dr. Travis Bradberry, #1 bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 "Most people who claim to be a 'people person' actually aren't. Kerpe