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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Assertive communication skills with clients/residents are highlighted. The ability of assistants to communicate effectively is the key to the quality of care they are able to provide. Aging, disease processes, and other chronic conditions may lead to behavior changes. This program illustrates strategies for effective communication.
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In a new, expanded edition of this book, the author lays out a well-tested four-step strategy introverts can use to build on their quiet strength and make it a source of great power. The book includes fresh information on the unique challenges faced by introverted women, how leaders can shape a more introvert-friendly workplace, customized hiring and coaching strategies for introverts, and the positive correlation between introverted leadership and...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"We live in an Age of Fear and the crushing chasm of the Courage Gap. Many are troubled by systemic racism; 70% fear our government; more than half are routinely angry; 66% are unhappy. and one of three display classifiable anxiety disorders. Dr. Paul Brand finds we Americans, at great cost to our well-being, are among the least capable in coping with simple discomfort. We worry about ourselves and the world and forget that courage is as close as...
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"For some of us, projecting confidence and credibility is second nature. For the rest of us, it seems like a foreign language we'll never learn - until now. Robert Jolles, bestselling author and expert speaker, preaches that what you say actually matters far less than how you say it--it's the tune, not the lyrics, that truly convinces people. Let's face it - there are some of us who are born with a natural ability to effortlessly communicate with...
Author
Publisher
McGraw Hill
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Keep your cool and get the results you want when faced with crucial conversations. This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever. The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today's workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation-especially difficult ones-leads to the results you want....
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
Anna Sale wants you to have that conversation. You know the one. The one that you’ve been avoiding or putting off, maybe for years. The one that you’ve thought “they’ll never understand” or “do I really want to bring that up?” or “it’s not going to go well, so why even try?” Sale is the founder and host of WNYC’s popular, award-winning podcast Death, Sex, & Money, or as the New York Times dubbed her, “a therapist at happy hour.”...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud read that follows a fictitious group of eight 20-and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.The women in the...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
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Description
"Rediscover the benefits of a real-life social network!Although today's technology allows you to communicate with people all over the globe, it can also leave you feeling disconnected and unhappy in the real world. The Loneliness Cure helps you rediscover the power of socializing in person and finally find the affection you've been longing for. Written by communication expert Kory Floyd, PhD, this valuable guide offers six compelling strategies for...
Author
Publisher
Crown Forum
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The former federal prosecutor and congressman for South Carolina breaks down the art of persuasion into a few shockingly simple, easy-to-follow, and proven steps that will help readers win arguments, gain support for their cause, and convey their message successfully. You may never find yourself in front of jury during a criminal prosecution arguing for a particular verdict or offering yourself for elected office in a political campaign. You simply...
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
Description
Explores listening, assertion, and conflict management skills needed for the development of effective interpersonal communications and more meaningful human relationships, with an examination of barriers to communication.
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
It’s easy to say that racism is wrong. But it’s surprisingly hard to agree on what it is. Does a tired stereotype in your favorite movie make it racist? Does watching it anyway mean you’re racist? Even among like-minded friends, such discussions can quickly escalate to hurt feelings all around—and when they do, we lose valuable opportunities to fight racism. Patricia Roberts-Miller is a scholar of rhetoric—the art of understanding misunderstandings....
Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
You know what it feels like to be "at odds" with someone. Sometimes it seems like you are speaking completely different languages. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Dawna Markova and communication expert Angie McArthur have spent years developing and implementing tools to help people find common ground. In Reconcilable Differences, they provide the strategies you need to bridge the gap at the heart of your differences with others. Each of us possesses...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book explains strategies and techniques for effective communication and presentations in a time of decreased attention spans. Whether pitching a project, giving a speech, selling a product, or writing emails, readers will learn how to design a strong message and say it in second; make routine information come alive; and convey confidence and command attention.
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