Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations

Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson
Psychology 20 min read ★★★★☆ 4.1 (727)
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About This Book

We’ve all been in situations where rational discussions get quickly out of hand, and Crucial Conversations investigates the root causes of this problem. You’ll learn techniques to handle such situations and shape them into becoming positive and solutions-oriented, while preventing your high-stakes conversations from turning into shouting matches.

Who Should Read This?

  • Anyone whose job requires dealing with other people often
  • Anyone who wants to improve conversations in their personal relationships
  • Anyone who offers professional communications training

About the Author

The authors are co-founders of VitalSmarts, a consulting company that focuses on organizational performance and corporate training. As follow-ups to Crucial Conversations, the authors wrote Crucial Confrontations and Crucial Accountability, which aim to provide additional tools for resolving unmet expectations and bad behavior.