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Self-Improvement. Nonfiction. HTML:Susan Scott reads her newly revised and updated New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller to achieving success one conversation at a time. As the master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, you must transform everyday conversations in effective ways to get your message across. In this guide, Susan teaches you how to: -Overcome barriers to meaningful communication -Expand and enrich relationships with colleagues, friends, and family -Increase clarity and improve understanding -Handle strong emotionsā??on both sides of the table -Connect with colleagues, customers, and family at a deep level By mastering the Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, you will begin to change your lifeā??one conversation at a… (more)
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Two favorite quotes: 1. "The problem solved is the problem stated." That statement really speaks to me since people bring new ideas and potential solutions to me everyday for consideration; however everyone knows now that they need to explain what problem that it is solving before we can get into the pros and cons of the solution. 2. "The conversation is the relationship." Kind of speaks for itself...if you have read the book. ;-)
I sometimes found that the author examples spoke to me and sometimes they did not, but I believe that is due to different life experiences and perspectives.
Insite: Use "and" instead of "but" when saying 2 facts. If you use the word and it is open and allows both parties to figure out what to do about it. But signals you have made a decision. eg I know you would like more time but/and we have a deadline
I've started applying them and the results are phenomenal: I find people are listening better and I feel I am hearing them better. I even had someone come up to me and thank me for showing my ability to hear them out - to me, that's worth gold.
Practice makes perfect, and Scott's annexes will help me focus on staying on the right track. Her simple, straightforward approach is easy to understand and, with a bit of confidence, easy to apply. It takes the defensiveness out of the equation and replaces the value of silence and cuing. This book has definitely enriched my leadership skills.