The Four Conversations

Author : Jeffrey D. Ford,Laurie W. Ford
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609944551

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The Four Conversations by Jeffrey D. Ford,Laurie W. Ford Pdf

Talk is powerful. Engaging in the right conversation at the right time is key to both personal and organizational success. And it isn’t just ‘difficult’ conversations that matter. The Four Conversations clearly demonstrates it is the everyday dialogue we have with one another that is critical. Armed with a solid body of research and their own first-hand observations, Jeffrey and Laurie Ford identify four types of conversations that every one of us must use to get things done: initiative conversations to introduce something new; understanding conversations to help people relate to new ideas or processes; performance conversations to request specific actions and results; and closure conversations to complete work and give people a sense of accomplishment . They identify the specific elements that make each of these conversations successful and show how they can be put together in different ways to achieve different objectives. The Four Conversations demonstrates how to use the right conversation at the right time—planning and starting each one well, and finishing every conversation effectively—to produce the results we want and the improved productivity our organizations need. And through dozens of personal stories and sample dialogues, the authors illustrate how real people in real situations have used the four conversations, either alone or in combination, to more effectively combat common workplace problems and lay the foundations for enduring success: stronger relationships, better buy-in, and a greater feeling of personal and professional achievement for everyone.

Author : Rod Brace
Publisher : Lucid Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Conversation
ISBN : 9780978926526

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Four Conversations by Rod Brace Pdf

A lack of employee engagement and support plagues organizations world-wide. In FOUR CONVERSATIONS, leaders encounter the lost art of conversation. By categorizing employees, volunteers, or team members into four distinct conversational groups, leaders strategically connect individuals with the purpose of their organization. This concise leadership guide is a must for all leaders who desire a highly supportive and engaged team.

Author : Jeffrey Ford
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781458780584

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The Four Conversations by Jeffrey Ford Pdf

Explores how even small changes in the way we talk with one another can produce extraordinarily positive outcomes. Describes how to get maximum results from four types of conversations we use every day Research-based and practical, with sample dialogues and personal stories that show how to put the four conversations into practice Talk is powerful. Engaging in the right conversation at the right time is key to both personal and organizational success. And it isn't just difficult' conversations that matter. The Four Conversations clearly demonstrates it is the everyday dialogue we have with one another that is critical. Armed with a solid body of research and their own first-hand observations, Jeffrey and Laurie Ford identify four types of conversations that every one of us must use to get things done; initiative conversations to introduce something new; understanding conversations to help people relate to new ideas or processes; performance conversations to request specific actions and results; and closure conversations to complete work and give people a sense of accomplishment . They identify the specific elements that make each of these conversations successful and show how they can be put together in different ways to achieve different objectives. The Four Conversations demonstrates how to use the right conversation at the right time - planning and starting each one well, and finishing every conversation effectively - to produce the results we want and the improved productivity our organizations need. And through dozens of personal stories and sample dialogues, the authors illustrate how real people in real situations have used the four conversations, either alone or in combination, to more effectively combat common workplace problems and lay the foundations for enduring success; stronger relationships, better buy-in, and a greater feeling of personal and professional achievement for everyone.

Author : Jeffrey D. Ford,Laurie W. Ford
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781576759219

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The Four Conversations by Jeffrey D. Ford,Laurie W. Ford Pdf

Talk is powerful. And it isn't just ‘difficult' conversations that matter— the everyday dialogue we have with one another is critical to both personal and organizational success. Packed with sample dialogues and dozens of personal stories, and backed by solid research and the authors' firsthand observations, The Four Conversations describes how to get maximum results from conversations that every one of us must use to get things done: initiative conversations introducing something new, understanding conversations to help people relate to ideas or processes, performance conversations requesting specific actions, and closure conversations that recognize achievements and signal completion of the work. As Jeffrey and Laurie Ford clearly demonstrate, engage in the right conversation at the right time—plan and start each one well, finish every one effectively—and extraordinary things can happen.

Author : Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780593511695

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Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen Pdf

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success. you'll learn how to: · Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation · Start a conversation without defensiveness · Listen for the meaning of what is not said · Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations · Move from emotion to productive problem solving

Author : Aaron Levy,William Menking
Publisher : Architectural Association
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1907896198

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Four Conversations on the Architecture of Discourse by Aaron Levy,William Menking Pdf

Interviews by the authors of former Venice Biennale of architecture directors since 1980.

Author : Jeffery Ford,Laurie Ford
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781576759202

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The Four Conversations by Jeffery Ford,Laurie Ford Pdf

Talk is powerful. And it isn’t just ‘difficult’ conversations that matter— the everyday dialogue we have with one another is critical to both personal and organizational success. Packed with sample dialogues and dozens of personal stories, and backed by solid research and the authors’ firsthand observations, The Four Conversations describes how to get maximum results from conversations that every one of us must use to get things done: initiative conversations introducing something new, understanding conversations to help people relate to ideas or processes, performance conversations requesting specific actions, and closure conversations that recognize achievements and signal completion of the work. As Jeffrey and Laurie Ford clearly demonstrate, engage in the right conversation at the right time—plan and start each one well, finish every one effectively—and extraordinary things can happen.

Author : Susan Scott
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0425193373

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Fierce Conversations (Revised and Updated) by Susan Scott Pdf

Fully revised and updated—the national bestselling communication skills guide that will help you achieve personal and professional success one conversation at a time. The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she explains, you must transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across—and get what you want. In this guide, which includes a workbook and The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, Scott 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 emotions—on both sides of the table • Connect with colleagues, customers and family at a deep level Includes a Foreword by Ken Blanchard, the bestselling co-author of The One Minute Manager

Author : Kenneth L. Grasso,Cecilia Rodriguez Castillo
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780739166642

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Theology and Public Philosophy by Kenneth L. Grasso,Cecilia Rodriguez Castillo Pdf

This volume brings together eminent theologians, philosophers and political theorists to discuss the relevance of theology and theologically grounded moral reflection to contemporary America's public life and argument. Avoiding the focus on hot-button issues, shrill polemics, and sloganeering that so often dominate discussions of religion and public life, the contributors address such subjects as how religious understandings have shaped the moral landscape of contemporary culture, the possible contributions of theologically-informed argument to contemporary public life, religious and moral discourse in a pluralistic society, and the proper relationship between religion and culture. Indeed, in the conviction that serious conversation about the type of questions being explored in this volume is in short supply today, this volume is organized in a manner designed to foster authentic dialogue. Each of the book's four sections consists of an original essay by an eminent scholar focusing on a specific aspect of the problem that is the volume's focus followed by three responses that directly engage its argument or explore the broader problematic it addresses. The volume thus takes the form of a dialogue in which the analyses of four eminent scholars are each engaged by three interlocutors.

Author : Danny Woestman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1716951690

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Four Conversations to Have with Your Team by Danny Woestman Pdf

In Four Conversations to Have With Your Team, Woestman uses simple storytelling to lay a foundation for school leaders to help them point conversations in the right direction. Carl, a newly appointed superintendent, finds himself being tutored by the leader he is replacing at Central School District. As he meets with old and new staff, parents, and even his family, he realizes that there are four simple types of conversations that every leader can use to keep stakeholders informed and engage them in the work of running schools. Read this book to learn a simple framework for engaging employees and connecting with the new generation of teachers and educators. Read this book to see examples of how to interact with administrators, custodians, aides, and teachers in ways that help build trust and relationships.

Author : Jerry Connor,Karim Hirani
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781529391091

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The Four Greatest Coaching Conversations by Jerry Connor,Karim Hirani Pdf

Based on data and insights from over 100k virtual and in-person coaching conversations conducted by the talented coaches of BTS Coach, comes the first book to take BTS Coach's evidence-based coaching process to a mass audience. In a concise, easy-to-understand manner, the book reveals 4 mindsets (Be, Relate, Think, Inspire) that are most critical for individuals to experience deep, meaningful change, along with the process and tools for sparking their own powerful conversations to get the best out of themselves and those around them.

Author : Blair Enns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Advertising
ISBN : 1999523504

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The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns Pdf

Author : Chuck Wisner
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781523003280

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The Art of Conscious Conversations by Chuck Wisner Pdf

Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, and productive connections. We live in conversations like fish live in water-we're in them all the time, so we don't think about them much. As a result, we often find ourselves stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behaviors. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, like we're on autopilot. This bookis a practical guide for thoughtfully reflecting on conversations so we can avoid the common pitfalls that cause our relationships and work to go sideways. Chuck Wisner identifies four universal types of conversations and offers specific advice on maximizing the effectiveness of each: Storytelling-Investigate the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others Collaborative-Explore the way our stories and other people's stories interact Creative-See new possibilities and discover unforeseen solutions Commitment-Make promises we know we can keep These conversations unfold sequentially: our awareness of our and others' stories transforms our ability to listen and collaborate, which opens our thoughts to creative possibilities, guiding us toward mindful agreements. Our conversations-at home, at work, or in public-can be sources of pleasure and stepping-stones toward success, or they can cause pain and lead to failure. Wisner shows how we can form a connection from the very first conversation and keep our discourse positive and productive throughout any endeavor.

Author : Marnie E. Green
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118631706

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Painless Performance Conversations by Marnie E. Green Pdf

Actionable communication and management strategies for tackling difficult workplace discussions Delivering the uncomfortable news that an employee is not stacking up can be stressful, and managers often have difficulties finding the right words to get their message across. Painless Performance Conversations presents actionable and practical communication and management strategies for any manager looking to effectively influence employee performance. Learn how to focus these conversations for maximum impact on performance, crystallize expectations for what success looks like, and engage employees in solution-finding. Presenting four key mindsets and an easy to use conversation model, this book offers the tangible solutions managers need to tackle critical workplace discussions with poise and professionalism, as well as the tools needed to stay focused in otherwise difficult conversations. Eliminates the pain and fear that leads to procrastination of tough workplace conversations. Reduces the harmful impacts of judgment in performance conversation Helps managers create a culture of ownership and accountability Author Marnie E. Green is a featured blogger for Jobing.com and shares her popular and practical management perspectives in keynotes, webinars, and workshops with thousands of leaders in organizations worldwide Painless Performance Conversations will help you to lead performance-related conversations with confidence and create a culture of workplace accountability.

Author : Joseph Grenny,Kerry Patterson,Ron McMillan,Al Switzler,Emily Gregory
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781260474190

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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition by Joseph Grenny,Kerry Patterson,Ron McMillan,Al Switzler,Emily Gregory Pdf

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.