How to Work a Room, 25th Anniversary Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Making Lasting Connections--In Person and Online

Fully revised and updated, the ground-breaking, classic book on improving communication and socializing skills in any situation to succeed in business and life

Have you ever walked into a roomful of strangers and felt uncomfortable? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone! Over 85% of American adults feel the same way. The solution: How to Work a Room, the fully revised Silver Anniversary edition, which has sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide. Drawing from her vast experiences working with top industry leaders such as Coca-Cola, Apple, the NFL, and UnitedHealth, Susan RoAne presents easy-to-implement strategies to exude more confidence, win over your colleagues, and achieve more. Simple and effective, you’ll learn how to:

• approach someone you don’t know, in person or online
• remember names (and what to do if you don't)
• start, maintain, and end conversations… graciously
• use humor, and when not to do so
• follow simple but often unspoken rules of etiquette

If you hope to make a stronger impression, get more use out of your professional connections, or turn a new acquaintance into a valued, long-lasting relationship, How to Work a Room is the vital tool for succeeding in business and life.

The classic bestseller on socializing—now fully updated for social interactions in a digital age

How to Work a Room® is the classic bestselling book on improving communication and socializing skills, and using them to create and leverage connections. This Silver Anniversary Edition is fully revised and updated to include the role of technology and social media in networking, as well as Susan RoAne's proven tips for using digital strategies to your advantage—plus practical hints for starting conversations and strengthening rapport with strangers. How to Work a Room®: The 25th Anniversary Edition is a vital tool for business professionals, job seekers and career changers of all ages.

“When it comes to connecting with others, some of us are glad-handing naturals. But those who aren’t -- and that’s most of us -- thank heaven for Susan RoAne. The newly updated version of her classic work shows how to converse and connect with people you meet at social events, trade shows, and conventions -- as well as in new meeting places like Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. If you want to learn how to enter a room and build a network of people you can help and who can help you, read this book and heed its many lessons.” - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human

“I read this book 25 years ago and it helped me tremendously. The updated version makes it more relevant and useful than ever, since we are now dealing with social media and the Internet. I can’t imagine trying to navigate successfully in the business world today without this amazing tool. Susan RoAne’s GREAT book teaches you how to deal with others in every situation conceivable and to get the most from those encounters. Don’t just read this book, LIVE it.” - Larry Winget, television personality and five-time bestselling author of Grow A Pair: How To Stop Being A Victim and Take Back Your Life, Your Business and Your Sanity

“When it comes to connecting with others, some of us are naturals. But those who aren’t -- thank heaven for Susan RoAne . . . If you want to learn how to enter a room and build a network of people you can help and who can help you, read this book.” - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human

“I read this book 25 years ago and it helped me tremendously. The updated version makes it more relevant and useful than ever . . . I can’t imagine trying to navigate successfully in the business world today without this amazing tool. ” - Larry Winget, television personality and five-time bestselling author of Grow A Pair: How To Stop Being A Victim and Take Back Your Life, Your Business and Your Sanity

“Walking into a roomful of strangers? Pleasant? Productive? Profitable? Fun? From tradeshow suites to virtual ‘rooms,’ RoAne promises a lot--and delivers even more! There’s no more critical skill in today’s marketplace than becoming the connected communicator. Highly recommended.” - Dianna Booher, author of Creating Personal Presence and Communicate With Confidence