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How to Win Friends and Influence People vs The Laws of Human Nature
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
The Laws of Human Nature
by Robert Greene
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | The Laws of Human Nature | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 288 | 624 |
| Reading time | ~7.2 h | ~15.6 h |
| Published | 1936 | 2018 |
| Author | Dale Carnegie | Robert Greene |
| Category | Liderazgo | Liderazgo |
| 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 Laws of Human Nature if…
- → You're interested in liderazgo.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2018).
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 Laws of Human Nature
- ✓ Domina la ley de la irracionalidad reconociendo tus propios sesgos emocionales, para que tus decisiones estratégicas se basen en evidencia objetiva y no en impulsos o sensaciones momentáneas.
- ✓ Utiliza la decodificación social para identificar los motivos ocultos de tus interesados, permitiéndote anticipar conflictos y construir alianzas profesionales más efectivas basadas en la realidad.
- ✓ Desarrolla la empatía estratégica mirando más allá del comportamiento externo de las personas para entender sus inseguridades y necesidades de fondo, que es la clave para influir en grupos diversos.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you want a different angle on the same topic, The Laws of Human Nature is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Laws of Human Nature 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 Laws of Human Nature focuses on liderazgo. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Laws of Human Nature? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Laws of Human Nature (624 pages, ~15.6 hours).
Should I read How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Laws of Human Nature 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.