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Summary
"A must read for anyone in business, government or academia. The lessons Hayashi teaches are all too often taken for granted. This work distills a lifetime of experience into easily understood actions that can benefit us all."-Joseph Major, Chairman and CEO, The Victory Bank Key Conversations for Positive Change--SAY IT RIGHT FOR BUSINESS AND CAREER SUCCESS
Whether you're trying to motivate a team, negotiate a contract, make a sale, ask for a raise, land a new job, or terminate an employee, the conversations you have will either help you succeed or undermine your goals. Communication expert and leadership coach Shawn Kent Hayashi has spent more than two decades studying how the things people say impact their business and professional lives. In her new book CONVERSATIONS FOR CHANGE: 12 Ways to Say It Right When It Matters Most , she not only identifies the twelve most important types of conversations people have, but shows readers how to reach their maximum potential by using these conversations effectively.
Hayashi identifies the 12 types of conversations that are vital for growth and success--not just in business but in every area of your life. In order to communicate well you must first master three fundamentals. These are:
Building emotional intelligence Understanding workplace motivators Recognizing and adapting to communication stylesReaders of CONVERSATIONS FOR CHANGE, can take a free, self assessment at www.WhenTheConversationChanges.com to identify their personal communication style.
This is the book that shows you how to:
Simplify your message--without oversimplifying it Reduce tensions between you and your listener Quickly recognize and choose the most effectiveinterpersonal communication techniques Be flexible and resilient while staying focused onyour objective Choose the right phrases for any situation Use timing to your best advantageAuthor Notes
Shawn Kent Hayashi is the founder and CEO of The Professional Development Group and author of four books on business communication. Her company's clients include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and entrepreneurial organizations. An Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach, Hayashi earned her M.S. in organization dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves on the boards of several professional organizations. Shawn lives in Lansdale, PA.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments | p. vii |
Introduction | p. ix |
Part I Foundations for Every Conversation | |
Chapter 1 Emotional Intelligence | p. 3 |
Chapter 2 Values: Workplace Motivators | p. 19 |
Chapter 3 Communication Styles | p. 33 |
Part II The 12 Conversations | |
Chapter 4 Overview of the 12 Conversations | p. 53 |
Chapter 5 Conversation for Connection | p. 63 |
Chapter 6 Conversation for Creating New Possibilities | p. 77 |
Chapter 7 Conversation for Structure | p. 93 |
Chapter 8 Conversation for Commitment | p. 103 |
Chapter 9 Conversation for Action | p. 117 |
Chapter 10 Conversation for Accountability | p. 125 |
Chapter 11 Conversation for Conflict Resolution | p. 143 |
Chapter 12 Conversation for Breakdown | p. 157 |
Chapter 13 Conversation for Withdrawal and Disengagement | p. 169 |
Chapter 14 Conversation for Change | p. 179 |
Chapter 15 Conversation for Appreciation | p. 195 |
Chapter 16 Conversation for Moving On | p. 205 |
Chapter 17 Putting It All Together: The Conversation Map | p. 215 |
Index | p. 227 |