{"product_id":"2940172436734","title":"Overcoming Fake Talk: How to Hold REAL Conversations that Create Respect, Build Relationships, and Get Results","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake every conversation a REAL conversation that benefits all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOvercoming Fake Talk\u003c\/i\u003e explains why we often fail at our most important communications and offers proven advice for turning challenging confrontations into rewarding exchanges that foster collaboration, improve performance, and achieve results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll develop an understanding of the skills for holding a REAL conversation, including both the \"said\" and the \"unsaid\" elements present in any conversation; discover the framework for preparing and holding difficult yet meaningful conversations; and learn to no longer avoid the tough conversations they need to have. In \u003ci\u003eOvercoming Fake Talk\u003c\/i\u003e, business communication guru John R. Stoker offers proven advice for turning challenging confrontations into rewarding exchanges that foster collaboration, improve performance, and achieve results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eOvercoming Fake Talk\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough compendium of ideas, frameworks, examples, and actions to improve conversations. Stoker's four 'REAL' conversation skills and eight principles give the novice and master insights and guidelines for improving conversation.\" -Dave Ulrich, Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, The RBL Group; and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Why of Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Adhering and implementing to these principles will dramatically increase your ability to communicate and improve your relationships in your professional and personal life.\" -Hyrum W. Smith, cofounder, FranklinCovey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An insightful blend of rock-solid theory accompanied by compelling examples of the huge distinction between real and fake communication.\" -John H. Zenger, CEO, Zenger Folkman, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHow to Be Exceptional\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Stoker teaches true principles for getting Results, Respect, and great Relationships using REAL conversation.\" -Brent D. Peterson, PhD, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFake Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Great questions, great suggestions.¿ Bravo! I will put Stoker's ideas to use in my own practice.\" -Beverly Kaye, founder and co-CEO, Career Systems International, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHelp Them Grow or Watch Them Go\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100296102128,"sku":"2940172436734","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172436734_p0.jpg?v=1763835912","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172436734","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}