Fierce Conversations
"A fierce conversation is one in which we come out from behind ourselves into the conversation and make it real--" that's how Susan Scott defines authentic communication in her book "Fierce Conversations."
She also writes, "The goals of fierce conversation are to . . . *Interrogate reality *Provoke learning *Tackle tough issues *Enrich relationships."
Scott gives some great insights into why our conversations tend to stay at a surface (and thus often meaningless) level. For example, "While we tell ourselves we are softening the message so as not to hurt someone else's feelings, we are really trying to protect ourselves."
She concludes that, "The best leaders talk 'with' people not 'at' them."
If you want to sharpen your communication skills then this is an important read.
She also writes, "The goals of fierce conversation are to . . . *Interrogate reality *Provoke learning *Tackle tough issues *Enrich relationships."
Scott gives some great insights into why our conversations tend to stay at a surface (and thus often meaningless) level. For example, "While we tell ourselves we are softening the message so as not to hurt someone else's feelings, we are really trying to protect ourselves."
She concludes that, "The best leaders talk 'with' people not 'at' them."
If you want to sharpen your communication skills then this is an important read.
posted by Greg Nettle at 9:41 AM
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Please pray for people in Chille and those who live on the islands and surrounding countries of the Pacific. An earthquake measuring 8.8 in magnitude has hit the country and there is a tsunami warning for most of the Pacific Ocean and the far east. Come Lord Jesus soon.
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finally somenoe coming around to my way of thinking. Everyone has always told me I am too direct. I learned a long time ago, "never ask a question that you don't want the answer to." Too often people ask questions because they know the answer will be softened and they will feel better about themsleves. Sound like something I will enjoy reading.
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speaking of prayer, I was directed to this blog via Matthew West on Facebook. laylagrace.org A child and family in need of prayer.
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