Research proves we humans are wired for connection and community. What's more, positive daily interactions with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and even people we encounter as we go about our days help us thrive personally and professionally. And yet, we live in an era where an increasing number of obstacles prevent us from communicating and conversing well-or at all-with others.What can we do to make it easier, more pleasant, and more rewarding to converse and connect-and do it with greater authenticity, ease, and confidence?Networking and communications expert Patti DeNucci takes on this challenge with her latest book, More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations.Like her previous award-winning guide, The Intentional Networker, Patti's newest book is well-researched and impeccably organized. Short yet substantive chapters are filled with engaging stories, opportunities for reflection, valuable strategies, and dozens of try-today techniques that can help readers have more of the conversations they want-and fewer of those they don't. Delivering unique insights with her funny and friendly style, Patti has created a timely, compelling book that is highly readable and universally appealing.