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Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott
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by Susan Scott

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Great book, applicable to many relationships -- work, family, faith. A call to be genuine in conversation, to show up completely and to require others to do the same. I've used principles from the book to guide conversations with friends, subordinates, and superiors. ( )
  llaammaa | May 1, 2009 |
This is the book that I needed to read at the right time. I had learned other methods of coaching such as co-active coaching; however this author and book were the reminders that I needed to keep using this model. I am a lead of 6 employees in a large corporation and using the Mineral Rights method is something that I do everyday in some form or another.

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. ( )
  LoriTori | Mar 15, 2009 |
1. Replace but with and

1. Name the issue:
2. Select a specific example that illustrates the behavior or situation.
3. Describe your emotions about this issue
4. Clarify what is at stake
5. Identify your contribution to this problem:
6. Indicate your wish to resolve the issue
7. Invite your partner to repspond

1. This is where we're going.
2. This is why we're going there.
3. This is who is going with us.
4. This is how we're going to get there

1. Idenfity your most pressing issue.
2. Clarify the issue
3. Determine the current impact
4. Determine the future implications
5. Examine your personal contribution to this issue
6. Describe the ideal outcome
7. Commit to action ( )
  unsheeple | Sep 5, 2007 |
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Susan Scott believes that interpersonal difficulties--at work and at home--are a direct result of our inability to communicate well. Fierce Conversations is based on principles from her international consulting practice, in which she teaches executives how to conduct such exchanges more dynamically and ultimately more effectively, thereby improving the relationships they enjoy with their various dialogue partners "one conversation at a time." Using identifiable anecdotes from her experience to inspire and inform, along with a series of practical exercises designed to impart the requisite skills, Scott walks readers through the individual steps she's developed to build better associations through more robust and honest discourses. Addressing all aspects of the process, from several methods for listening more attentively to specific ways she's fashioned to confront and resolve issues "that stand between you and success," Scott offers the type of concrete advice and confidence-building counsel that should help even the most reticent improve their communication skills dramatically. --Howard Rothman

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