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Holiday gatherings can be stressful times for families, and occasionally the conversation around the holiday table can get heated. Difficult Conversations shows you a way out of this dilemma; it teaches you how to handle even the toughest conversations more effectively and with less anxiety.
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Slow Start - Powerful book
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Publisher's Summary
You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell or blame you or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive - not combative.
Difficult Conversations walks you through:
- Uncovering the root cause of friction
- Maintaining a positive mind-set
- Untangling the problem together
- Agreeing on a way forward
About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series: Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic.
Advice you can quickly listen to and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives - from the most trusted source in business.
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- 01-09-17
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grestbmaterial, desperately needed much harder to organize and apply to life zituations. wish it came with forms for different steps recommended to do for best results