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Product Name
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
Manufacturer
McGraw-Hill
Product Number MPN
0071401946
Retail Price
$16.95
EAN-14
09780071401944
UPC
978007140194
Specifications
Title
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
ISBN
0071401946
Author(s)
Stephen R. Covey, Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Release Date
18 June, 2002, 2002-06-18
Format
Paperback
Num of Pages
256
Num. of Items
1
EAN
9780071401944
Weight
0.5 lbs.
Deal first added on:
20-January-2004
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Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
"Really informative!"
2009-10-17
- Reviewed By User: A39NOCG7317DGO
I heard one of the speakers, and knew that I needed to purchase this book to help with dealing with this type of situation. Great tool for any leader.
"Excellent read!"
2009-10-15
- Reviewed By User: A12SAS5J86V8RF
This book should be required for anyone who is in a management type position. I read the book a little over a year ago - marking many pages. It has remained on my desk. After reading I put many of the suggestions in to practice. I was recently told that I really know how to handle "Crucial Conversations" in some very touchy situations. After that discussion I decided to read the book again - yes there was more to learn. Great read with some very useful information. @projectguy (Twitter)
"Book purchase"
2009-09-14
- Reviewed By User: A1RULAOS835994
Product arrived timely and in condition stated. I would buy from this seller again.
"Some good information hidden in lots of garbage"
2009-09-03
- Reviewed By User: A2Q68CSQYPAKST
There is no doubt in my mind that anyone who takes the time to write a book about interpersonal skills as this one has at least one good point to talk about. There are indeed a few points in this book that are helpful, for instance they say that the way you interpret a person is often flawed because the conclusions (or "stories" as they call them) that you draw when you interact with people are often flawed and need to be confirmed through dialogue first. So there is some good advice in this book but the problems are as follows:
Information is hidden in all kinds of common sense garbage that goes on and on about the same thing. The authors invent all kinds of catchy ridiculous terms to represent their ideas, as if they are trying to set some kind of standard, they want people to remember their acronyms (maybe it helps some people but not me, I remember the ideas themselves). The most annoying part was the conversation examples they made up. They always build up to them and they tended not to have a good conclusion or moral to them. It's like when a teacher teaches his first year and doesn't have any good stories yet so he makes up all kinds of stuff that has no depth to it.
I don't wish to bash a book, so buy it if you want to draw your own conclusions. But I think there is much better out there on the same topic and I will be more careful when going by reviews next time. Nevertheless, my advice, do not buy it! It is a waste of time to read endless gibberish before someone is getting to the point, unless you are good at skimming and extracting useful information.
"Essential reading for managers"
2009-08-28
- Reviewed By User: A281XYZ8M5ZSMH
This book is excellent for anyone that values relationships in the workplace and understands the need and importantce for open communication. It supplies great examples to assist in assimilation of the ideas presented. Also, tools are provided so the reader can begin immediately to use the information. I borrowed a copy from a friend and after reading knew that I needed my own copy. Our management team is using the text as a book discusion to enhance our skills.
"Great book needed by all (professionally and personally)"
2009-08-22
- Reviewed By User: A38D3PEVPVQ10
People are different. Work environments are different. Teams are different. Marriages and families are different. But one thing is constant - we all encounter difficult people and confrontational styles/situations. It is absolutely crucial (in both professional and personal lives) to learn how to handle conflict situations. This book will help you increase your emotional intelligence; teach you how to read people as well as how to react appropriately and smartly. A great and fun read!
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"Really informative!"
"Book purchase"
"Some good information hidden in lots of garbage"