Fierce Conversations

While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life, any single conversation can.

In this revised edition of Fierce Conversations—the bestselling classic guide to getting your message across and getting what you want—master teacher and leader Susan Scott gives you the tools to transform the conversations central to your success. She teaches you how to fiercely and honestly cut through the noise and clutter. You'll learn how to:

• Overcome barriers to meaningful conversations
• Express who you are and what you believe
• Encourage others to reveal their true opinions
• Confront tough issues with confidence and sensitivity
• Handle strong emotions—on both sides of the table
• Increase clarity and improve understanding
• Inspire creativity, problem solving, and passion
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, friends, and family

Packed with case studies, exercises, and questionnaires, Fierce Conversations shows you how to bring about real change in the workplace and at home. It's time to change the conversation.