What if you could enter any room--a business meeting, a social situation, a conference, an interview--with complete confidence, knowing just what to say and how to act, yet still be 100 percent yourself? Sound impossible? It's not. It's not even complicated.In How to Read a Room,communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle shares his simple four-step process for accurately assessing any situation so that you can be comfortable, confident, and genuinely you. He helps you· discover what's happening in a room before you ever say a word· connect and converse with anyone· develop listening skills, empathy, and social intelligence· build real relationships· understand when and how you're called to lead and to serve· make a positive impact on every room you enterWhether you're an introvert who feels awkward or struggles with what to say, or you're an extrovert trying to be mindful of a tendency to take over conversations, this book will help you hit all the right notes and still be the unique person you were created to be.