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The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate
“[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.”
—from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
“The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.”
—Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul®
The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to:
- Prepare for high-stakes situations
- Transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue
- Make it safe to talk about almost anything
- Be persuasive, not abrasive
Table of Contents
Opener
00:00:20
Foreword to the Second Edition
00:01:42
Foreword to the First Edition
00:06:11
Preface
00:04:28
Chapter 1: What’s a Crucial Conversation?
00:29:33
Chapter 2: Mastering Crucial Conversations
00:23:31
Chapter 3: Start with Heart
00:31:15
Chapter 4: Learn to Look
00:27:30
Chapter 5: Make It Safe
00:51:56
Chapter 6: Master My Stories
00:50:18
Chapter 7: State My Path
00:41:12
Chapter 8: Explore Others’ Paths
00:36:58
Chapter 9: Move to Action
00:18:57
Chapter 10: Yeah, But
00:33:34
Chapter 11: Putting It All Together
00:16:29
Afterword: What I’ve Learned About Crucial Conversations in the Past Ten Years
00:13:25
Endnotes
00:00:43