Book · 2001 · Nonfiction
Crucial Conversations
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Our board chair who actually does professional conflict mediation um he suggested a book called uh crucial conversations and so defining uh what is dialogue how do we actually have conversations together where you're you can be communicating the same definitions of terms and you can hear each other.
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Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Stephen R. Covey is a practical manual designed to help individuals navigate high-stakes discussions, emotional disagreements, and difficult organizational dialogues. On Timcast IRL, Curtis brought up the book after noting that their board chair, who specializes in professional conflict mediation, had specifically suggested it to the team. The host explained how the text provides invaluable guidance on defining what true dialogue actually is, teaching participants how to communicate effectively together when opinions differ and emotions run high. By adopting the principles outlined in the book, teams can ensure they are communicating using shared definitions of terms and genuinely listening to one another's perspectives. This endorsement highlighted the volume's immense value as an operational tool for fostering healthy workplace communication, resolving interpersonal conflicts, and maintaining constructive collaboration during periods of intense organizational stress or strategic transformation.
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“our board chair who actually does professional conflict mediation um he suggested a book called uh crucial conversations and so defining uh what is dialogue how do we actually have conversations together where you're you can be communicating the same definitions of terms and you can hear each other”
