Fierce Conversations : Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott (2002, Hardcover)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100670031240
ISBN-139780670031245
eBay Product ID (ePID)2276350

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Book TitleFierce Conversations : Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCommunication Studies, Small Business, Personal Growth / Success
Publication Year2002
GenreLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Self-Help, Business & Economics
AuthorSusan Scott
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight19.1 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-024003
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal302.3/46
SynopsisFierce Conversations is a way of conducting business. An attitude. A way of life. Susan Scott has spent sixteen years training clients in the art of fierce conversations, empowering them to achieve exceptional results through successful communication. Now she brings her expertise to readers everywhere. Fierce Conversationsilluminates the path to a new degree of authenticity, a new way of expressing who you are and what you believe, as a person and a leader. In it, Scott explains the keys to regularly engaging in frontier conversations with yourself, colleagues, customers, friends, family, and the unknown future emerging around you. Fierce Conversationsteaches you how to: *overcome barriers to meaningful conversation * master the courage and skill to interrogate reality-yours and others' * obey your instincts in every conversation * confront tough issues with courage, confidence, and care * inspire followers, attract believers, and build visions that become reality * leverage new skills for frictionless debate * handle strong emotions-your own as well as others' * operate from a base of authentic self-knowledge * enrich your most challenging relationships * build breakthrough relationships with colleagues, clients, friends, and family Having mastered the principles and practice of courageous, transformative dialogue, you will begin to change your life-one conversation at a time. "A rare and delightful blend of stimulating ideas and practical advice. Exciting and well written, Fierce Conversations is the perfect gift for anyone you care about, and above all yourself! This is a book you'll treasure and, I predict, will want to reread often." (Sheldon Bowles, co-author of Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization) "When the authentic conversations so clearly described in this book book catch on everywhere, it will be the end of gossip, corporate politics, bad marriages, and 360o feedback. Fierce Conversations is today's primer for success as well as for survival in our ever-changing world." (Stephen C. Lundin, Ph.D., Harry Paul, and John Christensen, co-author Fish!and Fish! Tales) "Susan Scott delivers a wealth of uncommon common sense in Fierce Conversations. Her warmth and skill as coach and counselor provide the healthy nudges we all need from time to time to jump in, get engaged, and manage ourselves and the world around us more directly, positively and productively. It's a reminder that 'the way out is through,' and she provides great techniques for navigating the passage." (David Allen, President of David Allen & Co. and author of Getting Things Done "If conversations are the lifeblood of our most important relationships, this book is a transfusion of ideas and inspiration. Susan Scott has written a life-affirming primer for moving us toward the conversations we need to have most." (Doug Stone, co-author of Difficult Conversations) "The path to a fierce conversation is lined with the velvet words of wisdom of Susan Scott. Her deep insights artfully show us how most life problems can be solved or dissolved with a fierce conversation." (Arielle Ford, President of the Ford Group and author of Magical Souvenirs: True Spiritual Adventures From Around the World) "I was captivated by this magnificent book right from the start. Fierce Conversationsinsightfully captures and clearly interrogates the heart of 'real' conversation. Spending time with Susan Scott's principles has the potential to make a significant difference in our work, our relationships, and in our understanding of ourselves." (Richard Carr, President & CEO, TEC International) "Susan Scott is the master teacher of positiv
LC Classification NumberBJ2121.S42 2002

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