Author: J.P. MahaffyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The Principles of the Art of Conversation
Author: J.P. MahaffyThe Principles of the Art of Conversation
Author: John Pentland MahaffyPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110807863X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In this light-hearted book, the classical scholar J. P. Mahaffy (1839-1919) analyses the art of conversation in the same way that a classical scholar would analyse the art of rhetoric, discussing theoretical models as well as taking examples from history and from his own social life.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition
Author: Joseph GrennyPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 1260474194
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book 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. Written in an engaging and witty style, the book teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person. This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to: Respond when someone initiates a crucial conversation with you Identify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing it Communicate more effectively across digital mediums When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results. Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, crucial conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a crucial conversation again.
The Art of Community
Author: Charles VoglPublisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1626568421
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Create a Culture of Belonging! Strong cultures help people support one another, share their passions, and achieve big goals. And such cultures of belonging aren't just happy accidents - they can be purposefully cultivated, whether they're in a company, a faith institution or among friends and enthusiasts. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and his personal experience, Charles Vogl lays out seven time-tested principles for growing enduring, effective and connected communities. He provides hands-on tools for creatively adapting these principles to any group—formal or informal, mission driven or social, physical or virtual. This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a vibrant, living culture that will enrich lives. Winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Business and Leadership Category.
Changing the Conversation
Author: Dana CaspersenPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069841067X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
The seventeen key principles for transforming conflict—in a beautiful package from the creator of The 48 Laws of Power From Joost Elffers, the packaging genius behind the huge New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, and The Art of Seduction, comes this invaluable manual that teaches seventeen fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Beautifully packaged in a graphic, two-color format, Changing the Conversation is written by conflict expert Dana Caspersen and is filled with real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting solutions for conflicts. Sure to claim its place next to Getting to Yes, this guide will be a go-to resource for resolving conflicts.
The Art of Conversation
Author: Josephine Turck BakerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Leadership and the Art of Conversation
Author: Kim H. KriscoPublisher:
ISBN: 9788172247454
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
PRINCIPLES OF THE ART OF CONVERSATION
Author: J. P. MAHAFFYPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033257050
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Principles of the Art of Conversation
Author: John Pentland MahaffyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Principles of the Art of Conversation
Author: John Pentland MahaffyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conversation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description