Conflict Communication

A former FBI agent shares his simple but powerful toolkit for assessing who you can trust--and who you can't. After two decades as a behavior analyst in the FBI, Robin Dreeke knows a thing or two about sizing people up. He's navigated complex situations that range from handling Russian spies to...

Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families so often exasperate us? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships? In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia...

In The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook, psychologists Matthew McKay and Stephanie Catella draw from emotion efficacy therapy (EET) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to offer a wealth of practical skills you can use to navigate difficult conversations effectively while maintaining your relationships. You'll learn what emotional intelligence (EI) is, and why strengthening it can help you overcome conflict with others.

The pace of modern life leaves little time to truly connect with our partners, yet the need for good communication is greater than ever before. This book of strategies will teach you how to communicate effectively through structured practices. You'll learn simple ways to keep the lines of communication open, become a better listener, understand and avoid your own and your partner's triggers, and solve common problems. The methods in this book will help you to build your communication skills in a safe and deliberate way.

Learn how working with power, rank, revenge, and abuse helps build sustainable communities from author and the founder of Processwork Arthur Mindell. Mindell has appeared on radio and television around the world and works internationally with highly conflicted groups including government and multi-racial situations.

In the high-stakes world of negotiation, the ability to navigate complex discussions and emerge with successful outcomes is invaluable. "How to Negotiate Like a Diplomat" by James DuPont offers a masterclass in the art of negotiation, drawing on diplomatic principles and tactics to equip you with the skills needed to negotiate effectively in any situation. James DuPont, with years of experience in international diplomacy, unveils 24 distinct strategies that range from employing the subtlety of the Echo Chamber to the cunning of The Guerilla Negotiator.

Increase intimacy, connection, and love with this “critical” (Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People), science-based guide to creating meaningful and lasting relationships. When it comes to building a better relationship with your partner...

The groundbreaking and premier work on nonprofit organizations, now in the Drucker Signature Series and featuring a new preface by the author The nonprofit sector of our society is growing rapidly, creating a major need for guidelines and expert advice on how to manage these organizations...

""CHANGE OR DIE. What if you were given that choice? We're talking actual life and death now. Your own life and death. What if a well-informed, trusted authority figure said you had to make difficult and enduring changes in the way you think, feel, and act? If you didn't, your time would end...

Love and Relationships with ADHD Decoded offers practical guidance for transforming ADHD traits from challenges into strengths. Written by someone who understands these struggles firsthand, this book provides solutions that work with your brain.

Vous avez du mal à exposer votre opinion ? Vous n'osez pas dire "non" à la demande d'un de vos supérieurs ? Quand une situation vous dérange, vous ravalez votre frustration sans l'exprimer à haute voix ? Sans doute est-il temps de travailler votre assertivité, c'est-à-dire votre capacité à vous affirmer dans le respect de l'autre.

This isn’t another book telling you to “fake it till you make it” or memorize endless scripts. How to Talk to Anyone Without Masking gives you real, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to talk to people with confidence—without abandoning who you are. You’ll learn how to express yourself clearly, stay grounded under pressure, and finally connect with others without the exhaustion of pretending. Whether you're navigating small talk, conflict, or deep conversations, this book helps you feel less alone—and more equipped.

Developing successful relationships is critical to our success in both our personal and professional lives. The Power of Understanding People shows you how to establish and develop extremely effective relationships by providing you with techniques to better identify and understand the intrinsic needs of others. As a result, you will achieve better team dynamics, increased sales and client satisfaction, higher levels of employee engagement and performance, and even more satisfying marriages and friendships.

We all need help navigating the politics of ministry. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.

You wake up next to your partner like you always do, and a horrific realization dawns on you. You don't get the butterflies every time you see him/her, anymore. Their smile doesn't make your head spin. You feel bored in the relationship. Saddened, you may ask yourself: Have I fallen out of love?Falling out of love is an all too common question everyone, at one point in their relationship, will ask themselves.

Most people hear — few actually listen. Yet active listening can change everything: it can prevent conflicts, rebuild trust, and bring genuine harmony to your relationships. If you often feel misunderstood, struggle to communicate your feelings, or get caught in endless arguments, this guide is for you. If you’re tired of being the one who listens but isn’t heard, or you want to become more patient, empathetic, and confident in your conversations, this audiobook offers practical tools to get there.

“If you’ve ever wondered why we keep secrets and what motivates us to spill them, look no further. Michael Slepian has spent the past decade studying the psychology of secrets, and is ready to reveal his findings to the world.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think...

Why is Jägermeister the most popular brand nobody likes? Why do women pay more to be fascinating than they spend on food and clothes? What raises the price of gummy worms by 1000%? And then there’s the most important question of all: How can your brand become impossible to resist? Master...

The first half of the book will teach you what you need to say to get what you want. You will also learn how to respond to your spouse when he or she is frustrated, disappointed, or hurt. The last chapter will teach you how to combine all the skills in the book to resolve issue in your relationship for good. And every step of the way will bring you and your spouse closer together. You Can Turn Conflict into Closeness, and I'm going to show you how.

Two kinds of leaders populate the world: those who inspire and those who infuriate. Which will you be? Whether you’re a leader, a member of a team, a spouse, or a parent, this engaging and rigorous exploration unpacks the science of inspiration. Through compelling stories, fascinating research...