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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
Crown Business
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"In a world where we are constantly connected, and social media has become the primary way we communicate, the key to getting ahead is being the person others like, respect, and trust. Because no matter who you are or what profession you're in, success is contingent less on what you can do for yourself, but on what other people are willing to do for you. Here, through 53 bite-sized, easy-to-execute, and often counterintuitive tips, you'll learn to...
Author
Publisher
McGraw Hill
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Two coaches to Fortune 500 companies and social enterprises show how to use the social-psychology of human connection and curiosity to drive meaningful workplace communication and collaboration In today's increasingly polarized world, we're struggling to fully understand and respect one other. As a result, we're losing sight of the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships; even forgetting to be curious and listen to each...
Author
Publisher
SelectBooks, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Getting along well with others is the real secret to success and happiness. In tens of thousands of classrooms we teach reading, writing, and arithmetic and yet we leave solutions to the universal problems of human relationships to be discovered, if at all, by trial and error. The trial is painful and the error is costly. People Tools: 54?Strategies for Building Relationships, Creating Joy, and Embracing Prosperity, provides...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
We've all been there. An opportunity presents itself and you have one chance to share your important message. The clock is ticking and in this age of information overload, no business skill is more essential than being able to connect with others quickly, whether in a one-on-one meeting or in front of thousands of people. Terri Sjodin has codified the science of making the message smaller so that the impact will be bigger.
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn how to diffuse conflict by tapping into tools that will help them identify personalized solutions for every problem. Conflict can be destructive. Thousands of years of history have shown that human beings have always struggled to resolve disputes calmly and nonviolently. Now our society has less respect for its institutions and authority figures than ever because most people don't know how to lead out of a conflict...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Through research into the unique way women talk to one another, this validating and illuminating analysis of female friendship will help women lean into the comfort these powerful relationships offer and avoid the hurt feelings that come from common miscommunications.
Author
Publisher
O'Reilly
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The more we understand how things work at work, the more likely we will figure out the best way to get support for our ideas and make them a reality. We can't change the culture and its associated politics and cultural norms. We can, however, learn the organizational environment well enough to navigate through it to increase our chances of success.
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The strongest relationships, top sales groups, and most successful organizations have one thing in common: people who have the courage to ask outrageously. This doesn't mean being obnoxious or taking advantage of people. It means not compromising, taking a risk to get what you know you need, not what you think you can get. Based on Linda Swindling's original research and her experience helping people make high-stakes requests in everything from...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
What makes nonmonogamy feel good? Where do we draw the line between loving, freedom-based relationships and a free-for-all? How can you make the joyful, secure polyamorous relationships you want a reality? The Polyamory Workbook not only answers these questions, but also helps you determine what you really want when it comes to your life, your relationships, and the community you build-and how to get it. Packed with helpful journal prompts, activities,...
Author
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, a member of Penguin Group
Pub. Date
2014, ©2013.
Language
English
Description
"This simple, straightforward guide to effective communication is for anyone who has ever wanted to "eat their words." Do you ever feel that your words produce the exact opposite effect of what you were hoping for-escalating tensions rather than solving problems? Author of Emotional Bullshit Carl Alasko has found that with the right guidance, anyone can learn effective communication skills. In Say This, Not That, Alasko presents readers...
80) Conversations worth having: using appreciative inquiry to fuel productive and meaningful engagement
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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