Authentic conversations: moving from manipulation to truth and commitment
Showkeir, Jamie D, Showkeir, Maren
In this groundbreaking new book, the Showkeirs take something people typically think of as merely functional—ordinary conversations—and show the power they have to create, sustain, and change the very nature of workplace culture. Conversations can lead to an engaged and energized workforce, or to one that is alienated and uninspired. If you want to change the culture you must change the conversations. All too often workplace conversations—between managers and direct reports, peer-to-peer, or with external stakeholders— create parent-child relationships. People hide facts, sugarcoat reality and claim helplessness to try to control interactions and get what they want. The Showkeirs expose the destructiveness of these manipulative conversations, and demonstrate how we can move to honest and authentic interactions that create adult relationships. By intentionally and thoughtfully changing conversations, organizations will engender increased commitment, true...
عام:
2008
الناشر:
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
اللغة:
english
ISBN 10:
1605096938
ISBN 13:
9781605096933
ملف:
EPUB, 4.19 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2008