Why people recommend it
The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher is a practical guide designed to help readers navigate interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and personal boundaries with clarity and assertiveness. On The Diary Of A CEO, host Steven Bartlett strongly recommended the book to anyone who resonated with their conversation, noting that very few titles approach communication from the unique perspective offered by the author. Bartlett frequently referenced the book throughout the episode, utilizing a visual graph taken directly from its pages to discuss the delicate balance between respecting others and maintaining self-respect. Furthermore, the host quoted directly from page 166 of the book, highlighting the author's insightful advice on how to properly interpret rude or insulting remarks as underlying desires for something from the listener. Bartlett also referred to the core communication philosophy embedded within the text, framing the work as an essential tool to help individuals argue less and talk more effectively in both personal and professional relationships. Through these engaging discussions and direct readings from the text, the podcast successfully positioned the book as an indispensable manual for anyone seeking to master conversational dynamics, handle difficult social interactions with grace, and elevate their everyday communication skills.
Who recommended it
- Steven Bartlett Recommended
Steven Bartlett — 4 mentions
“You've written the book on conversation argue Less Talk More”
“I've got this graph I think it's from taken from your book okay which shows the sort of Middle Ground of yeah I'll put it on the screen for anyone that can't see but respecting others sort of versus respecting yourself”
“on page 166 of your book the next conversation you say when you hear someone say something rude or insulting understand that they're wanting something from you”
“I highly highly recommend anybody who relates or resonates with the com conversation we've had today to go and get this book because there's very very few like it that approach it from the perspective that you have”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“you've written the book on conversation argue Less Talk More why does it matter to the average person listening now that's just clicked on this conversation”