{"product_id":"2940149004003","title":"Courageous Coaching Conversations","description":"Why is it that we—as bright, articulate, and caring human\u003cbr\u003ebeings—have such difficulty holding effective conversations\u003cbr\u003eregarding important issues? Do you, like many people, vacillate\u003cbr\u003ebetween avoiding emotionally charged issues and going into attack\u003cbr\u003emode in order to win and dominate discussions and debates? Are\u003cbr\u003eyou tired of coaching communication models that seem to rely\u003cbr\u003eon disguised manipulation instead of clear and candid dialogue?\u003cbr\u003eCourageous Coaching Conversations is a leadership fable that uses a\u003cbr\u003eunique approach—making you the center of the story—to present\u003cbr\u003ekey steps in preparing for and successfully navigating through the\u003cbr\u003echallenging and important communications we all face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a leader or an individual contributor in your\u003cbr\u003eorganization, there will undoubtedly be many times where you will\u003cbr\u003efind yourself in a difficult situation. These situations come in all\u003cbr\u003eshapes and sizes, and typically involve people with different goals,\u003cbr\u003eopinions, and interests, in varying kinds of work relationships—\u003cbr\u003eboss-to-subordinate, peer-to-peer, or even subordinate-to-boss.\u003cbr\u003eThese situations impact results and the performance level of the\u003cbr\u003eperson, team, or organization, as well as the emotions of the people\u003cbr\u003einvolved. The inability of people to effectively connect in these\u003cbr\u003esituations leads to an overall dissatisfaction in relationships, team\u003cbr\u003eculture, performance, and results. To avoid these pitfalls, people\u003cbr\u003eneed the skills to have a courageous coaching conversation. You\u003cbr\u003eknow that you are in need of a courageous coaching conversation\u003cbr\u003ewhen you encounter the following situations:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• You need to get beyond the surface level of the situation and\u003cbr\u003eunderstand the heart of the matter.\u003cbr\u003e• Your messages are not being received or are misunderstood\u003cbr\u003eby the other person or persons involved.\u003cbr\u003e• Your ideas are met with continuous resistance.\u003cbr\u003e• People are not following through on assignments and\u003cbr\u003ecommitments.\u003cbr\u003e• Controversial and uncomfortable situations are not being\u003cbr\u003eaddressed.\u003cbr\u003e• Problems remain unresolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch reveals that there are some very predictable traps\u003cbr\u003ethat we fall into when discussing challenging issues or topics with\u003cbr\u003eothers. This innate reaction is tied to the fight-or-flight response.\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of who we are, these very predictable patterns emerge\u003cbr\u003eduring important, complex, and sensistive conversations.\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding what these patterns are and how to craft more\u003cbr\u003eproductive conversations is the goal of this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concepts underlying courageous conversations aren’t\u003cbr\u003eabstract, and they aren’t theoretical. They’re really, really simple.\u003cbr\u003eThe beauty of this framework is its simplicity. Put yourself in\u003cbr\u003eAdrian’s shoes and go on a journey of discovery that will guide you\u003cbr\u003etoward developing your own courageous coaching conversations.\u003cbr\u003eWalk with Adrian and discover how the Courageous Coaching\u003cbr\u003eConversations Model will help you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Focus on the issue or problem rather than the personality of\u003cbr\u003ethe person.\u003cbr\u003e• Be direct, honest, and open, but not overbearing, when\u003cbr\u003ecommunicating with others.\u003cbr\u003e• Learn how to foster conditions that will enable people to\u003cbr\u003eact with high levels of candor, respect, and responsibility as\u003cbr\u003ethey engage in difficult, complex issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastering the art of Courageous Coaching Conversations will\u003cbr\u003enot necessarily make difficult conversations more comfortable,\u003cbr\u003ebut it will make them more effective.","brand":"CMOE Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108965040368,"sku":"2940149004003","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149004003_p0.jpg?v=1763710877","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149004003","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}