Synopses & Reviews
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 confrontation
Vital 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
Review
Worcester Telegram, 8/31/14No tricks; just intelligent action
Terrifically useful.”
Bookviews, September 2014
Filled with good advice.”
Synopsis
Completely revised step-by-step guide to tackling conflict—personal or professional—now includes an updated section on navigating sticky situations online.
Synopsis
The step-by-step guide to tackling conflict-personal or professional-including a section on navigating sticky situations online.
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. 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 confrontation;Vital 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.
Synopsis
The Power of Positive Confrontation explains that theres more to conflict than bullies and wimps. In fact, Barbara Pachter details a wide range of positive, dignified, and effective behavior readers can practice when dealing with lifes bothersome situations. Whether its an overbearing mother-in-law, a freeloading coworker, or the self-appointed political pundit pontificating on Facebook, this book gives readers the tools they need to handle every difficult conversation calmly and effectively.
About the Author
Barbara Pachter is an internationally renowned business etiquette and communications speaker and coach, and adjunct faculty in the School of Business at Rutgers University. She has delivered over 2,100 seminars throughout the world. The author of ten books, including
The Essentials of Business Etiquette and
New Rules @ Work, Barbara Pachter lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
pachter.com
@barbarapachter
Susan Magee is an assistant professor of communications and the author of several nonfiction books. She lives in Philadelphia.