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How to Win Friends and Influence People vs The Body Keeps the Score
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | The Body Keeps the Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 288 | 464 |
| Reading time | ~7.2 h | ~11.6 h |
| Published | 1936 | 2014 |
| Author | Dale Carnegie | Bessel van der Kolk |
| Category | Liderazgo | Eficiencia personal |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster | Viking |
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in liderazgo.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Choose The Body Keeps the Score if…
- → You're interested in eficiencia personal.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2014).
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Practica el Aprecio radical identificando y reconociendo las fortalezas sinceras de los integrantes de tu equipo, que es la forma más efectiva de inspirar alto desempeño y lealtad.
- ✓ Domina la Empatía para ponerse en el lugar del otro buscando siempre comprender las motivaciones y necesidades de tus partes interesadas antes de intentar persuadirlas hacia tu postura estratégica.
- ✓ Evita la Crítica directa y, en su lugar, usa métodos indirectos para señalar errores, asegurando que preserves la dignidad de la otra persona y mantengas un entorno de trabajo colaborativo.
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Reconoce la Base Fisiológica del Comportamiento, entendiendo que las reacciones de tu equipo ante el estrés suelen estar impulsadas por patrones biológicos profundamente arraigados, más que por la lógica profesional.
- ✓ Prioriza la Seguridad Psicológica y Somática dentro de tu organización, ya que el cerebro humano no puede involucrarse en pensamiento estratégico de alto nivel cuando el cuerpo está en un estado de amenaza percibida.
- ✓ Implementa Técnicas de Autorregulación como una habilidad central de liderazgo, usando mindfulness y conciencia corporal para mantener la presencia ejecutiva y la claridad durante crisis organizacionales de alto riesgo.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you specifically need eficiencia personal, The Body Keeps the Score is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Body Keeps the Score better? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderazgo, while The Body Keeps the Score focuses on eficiencia personal. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Body Keeps the Score? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).
Should I read How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Body Keeps the Score first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.