{"product_id":"the-art-of-conscious-conversations-chuck-wisner-9781523003266","title":"The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact","description":"\u003cb\u003eDitch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, and productive connections.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe live in conversations like fish live in water--we're in them all the time, so we don't think about them much. As a result, we often find ourselves stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behaviors. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, like we're on autopilot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a practical guide for thoughtfully reflecting on conversations so we can avoid the common pitfalls that cause our relationships and work to go sideways. Chuck Wisner identifies four universal types of conversations and offers specific advice on maximizing the effectiveness of each: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling--Investigate the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollaborative--Explore the way our stories and other people's stories interact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative--See new possibilities and discover unforeseen solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommitment--Make promises we know we can keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese conversations unfold sequentially: our awareness of our and others' stories transforms our ability to listen and collaborate, which opens our thoughts to creative possibilities, guiding us toward mindful agreements. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur conversations--at home, at work, or in public--can be sources of pleasure and stepping-stones toward success, or they can cause pain and lead to failure. Wisner shows how we can form a connection from the very first conversation and keep our discourse positive and productive throughout any endeavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chuck Wisner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 152300326X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523003266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berrett-Koehler Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award - Silver Medal Winner","brand":"Chuck Wisner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44071577518335,"sku":"9781523003266","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_775d225f-9de8-4ba1-b14b-e2110334a07b.jpg?v=1685436934","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-conscious-conversations-chuck-wisner-9781523003266","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}