Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior

by: Beverly D. Flaxington

Published by: ATA Press

Reviewed by Barbara L. Fielder

If you’re frustrated by the actions of others and want to start taking control of your life, Beverly, a corporate consultant, professor, professional coach, and more, provides you with proven practical steps to truly understand people.

This book is a single source for readers who need non-clinical, personal, easy-to-read, and understandable information on human behavior. From Beverly’s perspective, The Five Secrets of Human Behavior are:

—It’s All About Me

—Behavior Styles Come Between Us

—Values Speak Louder

—Don’t Assume I Know What You Mean

—I’m Okay; You are Most Definitely NOT Okay

By reading these Five Secrets you’ll learn why people communicate they way they do and understand the four different behavior styles. In addition, you’ll discover how personal values can be the trigger to success in working together. You will also discover how you can easily take charge of your own actions and manage how you react to others.

The material covered in this short read will give you insight to your own behaviors and those who annoy you and those who bring you joy. I discovered that this material is not necessarily new, but it has been packaged into concrete and easy-to-apply steps you can use now to improve your business, and personal success.

Armchair Interviews says: Interesting point of view about people.