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The Power of Positive Confrontation

The Skills You Need to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, Online, and in Life - Completely Revised and Updated Edition

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The Power of Positive Confrontation

By: Barbara Pachter
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When slighted, misunderstood, cut in front of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore coworkers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, pound their fists, or rant on social media. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught or never realized that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations, there is The Power of Positive Confrontation.

This book teaches you the vital skills you need to confront others, communicate effectively, and live a more conflict-free life. In this updated edition, communications expert Barbara Pachter shares a practical, step-by-step guide to tackling conflicts in any situation, including a new section on navigating sticky situations online. The Power of Positive Confrontation reveals:

  • The consequences of not confronting or of confronting negatively
  • How to accurately assess what is bothering you and why
  • Three essential steps of polite and powerful confrontationVital verbal and nonverbal skills that make or break communication, including common language pitfalls
  • Strategies for assertive communication, whether face to face, in writing, by phone, or online

©2014 Barbara Pachter (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC
Communication & Social Skills Conflict Resolution Entrepreneurship Etiquette Personal Success Psychology Business Work Conflict

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"No tricks; just intelligent action...Terrifically useful." ( Worcester Telegram)

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Amazing Book

It's been amazing listening to this audio book. Since I started it, I couldn't stop listening whenever I had the opportunity, in some cases I'd decide to go for a walk just so I could keep listening. There are a lot of techniques I'm going to try & implement. However great to also know I've been doing the right thing on a few of them, just need some small tweaks.

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Good advice, challenging listen

The book has some good practical advice along with a handy mnemonic to make it easy to remember. The price for this advice is a protracted delivery which feels cumbersome, dry and Barbara's speech impediment might be frudtrating for anyone with Misophonia.

Overall I'm grateful this material exists, and would hesitate to recommend Barbara's ideas. Just wish the audio book was half as long and had some personality.

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