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Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Does this sound familiar? You walk away from an argument and suddenly think of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? You avoid family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address? Now, finally, there's a solution: a secret that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever. If the threat of raised voices, emotional outbursts, and public discord makes...
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"One day, Nora returns home from kindergarten upset because a boy in her class told her that she has the legs of a flamingo! When her mother gives her a magic wand to read people's minds, a new and fascinating world opens for her. She discovers that people don't always say what they think or think what they say"--
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Rediscover the benefits of a real-life social network! Although today's technology allows you to communicate with people all over the globe, it can also leave you feeling disconnected and unhappy in the real world. The Loneliness Cure helps you rediscover the power of socializing in person and finally find the affection you've been longing for. Written by communication expert Kory Floyd, PhD, this valuable guide offers six compelling strategies for...
31) Conversations worth having: using appreciative inquiry to fuel productive and meaningful engagement
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, a BK Life Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Conversations are at the core of how we interact. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. This book shows how Appreciative Inquiry (AI)--one of the most widely used new approaches for fostering positive change for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities--can help everyone communicate better and flourish in all areas of their lives....
Author
Publisher
Portfolio, Penguin
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For anyone who wants to be heard at work, earn that overdue promotion, or win more clients, deals, and projects, the bestselling author of Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares her advanced guide to improving professional relationships through the power of cues. If you've ever been interrupted in meetings, overwhelmed in presentations, or even felt awkward during interactions, it's not you, it's your cues! Becoming fluent in the language of cues-the...
36) The relationship cure: a five-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and friendships
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
From the country's foremost relationship expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. John M. Gottman comes a powerful, simple five-step program, based on twenty years of innovative research, for greatly improving all of the relationships in your life - with spouses and lovers, children, siblings, and even your colleagues at work. In The Relationship Cure, Dr. Gottman: Reveals the key elements of healthy relationships, emphasizing the importance...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Sometimes what a person doesn't say speaks louder than words. This book has strategies for deciphering the tells that give away unspoken feelings and emotions. Get helpful hints on deciphering facial expressions, tips for detecting when you are being told a lie, and what a person's handshake says about them.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents an essential guide to the art of talking with children that demonstrates how a change of voice can transform conversations and ease parent-child relationships, sharing strategies for communicating with kids at different age levels.
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