The Crucial Conversation You're Avoiding (And Why) Why managers avoid crucial conversations—and what Lincoln can teach us about facing them.

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I highly recommend this book to anyone in a position of leadership or really anyone who's ever had a conversation with another person.
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Before You Offer Advice, Ask This Question

Yes to this. And. Since many won’t read it and fewer will apply it, I have a response you can try when on the receiving end of unsolicited advice.

I almost typed it out…but alas, I should probably stop and ask first if you want to hear it. 😉

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Crucial conversations is how the world moves forward and how we evolve as a society. We need to promote and encourage them rather than silencing these discussions. #entrepreneurship #business #motivation #crucialconversations #thomacrates

“Crucial Conversations”

My #review of the self-help #book "Crucial Conversations", by Kerry Patterson, et al:

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Started reading Crucial Conversations and so far really enjoying it. What are you reading currently? #books #leadership #crucialconversations #selfimprovement

Safety in conversations requires that intentions are clear before content is addressed. #crucialconversations @nekls

CPR= Content (surface) Pattern Relationship. Content is easiest, R level conversations are most valuable. #crucialconversations @nekls

Great analogy - surface conversation is like just taking the top off a dandelion. Doesn't get to the root. #crucialconversations @nekls

Avoid #artificialharmony: #mineforconflict using #crucialconversations tools to make #disagreement based #decisions

How NOT to do #CrucialConversations as showcased by @thefinebros

Always Make It Safe! #crucialconversations #primalleadership

Know when to ring the bell. #crucialconversations #DecisionMaking

"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." #pattonism #crucialconversations

It gives concrete ex. of how to help others feel safe in conversation & avoid tactics such as masking, control, etc. #CrucialConversations

I like that #CrucialConversations helps to point out areas of growth as well as areas where you are stronger at communicating.

#CrucialConversations gives some concrete ideas about how to enter difficult discussions, and ways to make yourself heard.