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
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"Definitely an excellent book to learn good and effective negotiating styles from to use in everyday life. Good for learning to perrsuade and influence people! "
— Christopher (5 out of 5 stars)
" This had good stuff in it for how to be assertive yet polite. "
— M, 3/14/2010" Definitely an excellent book to learn good and effective negotiating styles from to use in everyday life. Good for learning to perrsuade and influence people! "
— Christopher, 12/18/2008Barbara
Pachter is a business communications consultant, speaker, and
seminar leader. She has conducted over 1,300 skill-building seminars for
clients, including NASA, Merck & Co., IBM, Arthur Andersen, and Pfizer. She
is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University and the author of When
the Little Things Count…And
They Always Count. She lives in Cherry Hill,
NJ.