Why How to Win Friends and Influence People Still Slaps a Century Later (Or: Why Dale Carnegie Could Still Teach Your Boss a Thing or Two)

In this thoughtful and entertaining blog post, Brian Nelson reflects on why How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie’s classic guide to human connection first published in 1936 — still resonates nearly a century later. Rather than corporate buzzwords and modern leadership fads, Carnegie’s timeless principles focus on real, human‑to‑human interaction: sincere appreciation, listening, understanding others’ interests, and making people feel genuinely valued. Whether you’re leading a team, working with customers, or navigating everyday conversations, these lessons still pack a punch in today’s fast‑paced world.