40 pages • 1 hour read
Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, Bruce PattonDifficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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 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.
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