Dealing with the Tough Stuff: How to Achieve Results from Key Conversations

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· Gildan Media · Narrated by India Fisher
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6 hr 27 min
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Packed with practical and pragmatic suggestions and methods for dealing with the tough stuff at work, this unique and helpful book features simple diagnostics, models, and processes that you can put to use immediately.



The author team shares their years of research and experience so that you can benefit from their case studies and examples, all of which are aimed at increasing the confidence of anyone working in a management or leadership role. You'll discover how the science of human behavior—both verbal and nonverbal—plays an enormous role when handling conflict situations and you'll learn how to apply a variety of tools, tips, and strategies when leading critical conversations with empathy and assertiveness.



● Explains why avoiding dealing with the tough stuff at work can be so costly for managers, staff, and, ultimately, the business



● Features methods and strategies that have been backed by contemporary theory and tested and trialed with thousands of participants



● Shares advice for finding the best way to be assertive in any situation



● Reveals techniques for depersonalizing conflict and avoiding language that causes conflict

About the author

Psychologist Alison Hill is a director of the behavioral strategy company Pragmatic Thinking. She works with top companies in Australia and North America to equip and support managers and leaders to work more confidently with people. Alison is coauthor of Dealing with the Tough Stuff. Psychologist Dr. Sean Richardson is a director of the behavioral strategy company Pragmatic Thinking. He works with top companies in Australia and North America to equip and support managers and leaders to work more confidently with people. Sean is coauthor of Dealing with the Tough Stuff. Behavioral scientist Darren Hill is a director of the behavioral strategy company Pragmatic Thinking. He works with top companies in Australia and North America to equip and support managers and leaders to work more confidently with people. Darren is coauthor of Dealing with the Tough Stuff.

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