Bootstrappers’ Book Club: October 2024

This month's Book Club selection was recommended by Omer Usanmaz , Co-Founder and CEO of Qooper, the #1 ranked online mentoring platform.

What we’re reading

The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior

By Joe Navarro

What it’s about, in 50 words or less

"The Dictionary of Body Language" explores nonverbal cues and gestures that communicate people’s feelings and intentions. Drawing on his background as an FBI agent, Navarro provides insights into body language and human behavior, emphasizing the significance of context and subtlety, to help you become a more sophisticated and effective communicator.

What will you learn?

• The importance of nonverbal cues in communication.
• Practical strategies for interpreting gestures and facial expressions within their situational context.
• Understanding baseline behavior to better detect deviations that suggest stress or dishonesty.
• How body language can differ across cultures.
• How to be mindful of your own body language to enhance communication and build trust with others.

On our Bootstrapped podcast, Melissa Widner asked Omer about books he'd recommend to other entrepreneurs that were instrumental to his success to date.

“The Dictionary of Body Language” was at the top of Omer's list. Here’s why:

“A big part of being successful in business is how well you can motivate others — how well can you understand them, and how can you help them achieve their goals in alignment with your business’s goals? Understanding people is essential. The better we are at understanding where people come from, the better we are at helping customers, employees, and investors. “The Dictionary of Body Language” taught me when I should pause, when I should let other people talk, and how to build on top of that foundation to lead a company more effectively.”

— Omer Usanmaz , Co-Founder and CEO of Qooper Mentoring Software