40 pages 1 hour read

Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, Bruce Patton

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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The reviews for Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, and Bruce Patton highlight its practical advice for navigating challenging dialogues. Readers appreciate its clear, actionable strategies and real-life examples. However, some find it repetitive and overly simplistic. The book is praised for improving communication skills but may not suit those seeking in-depth psychological analysis.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Difficult Conversations?

If you appreciate books like Crucial Conversations or Nonviolent Communication, you'll enjoy Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, and Bruce Patton. Ideal for professionals, educators, and anyone wanting to enhance communication skills in challenging interpersonal interactions.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
Psychology
Relationships
Genre
Self Help
Psychology
Themes
Identity: Language
Self Discovery