Powerful Conversations: How High Impact Leaders Communicate

"Phil Harkins has it exactly right. To be a leader is to communicate powerfully―as he does in this thoughtful book." - Robert B. Reich, Professor of Social and Economic Policy Brandeis University. 
 Powerful Conversations breed a powerful organization. POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS is packed with goal-oriented strategies, tools, and real-life examples from great leaders. Use its deliberate, directed techniques to achieve exceptional levels of performance, create and maintain valuable relationships, and forward the goals of both yourself and your organization with every word you speak. Mastering the three stages of a Powerful Conversation―from shared feelings and beliefs, to an exchange of wants and needs, closing with action steps and mutual commitments―will help you exercise more control over your interactions, and greatly enhance both your leadership skills and your success. 
 Look inside to discover: How to plan, conduct, and measure Powerful Conversations; Using the Tower of Power as a tool in coaching; The four Cs of Trust―clarity, caring, consistency, and commitment Five strategies to satisfy―and keep―your best employees Tools to turn the company grapevine from a poisonous plant into a pathway for learning Determining your leadership competencies through the Leadership Assessment Instrument Targeting Passionate Champions to drive an Agenda for Change. 
 Leaders across the country are praising POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS: 
 "Phil Harkins has it exactly right. To be a leader is to communicate powerfully―as he does in this thoughtful book." - Robert B. Reich, Professor of Social and Economic Policy, Brandeis University. 
 "Powerful Conversations have made a real difference in the effectiveness of the Operations Senior Leadership Team. We are delivering unprecedented results thanks to the clearer communication and improved working relationships." - Larry Gundrum, Senior Vice President, Kraft Foods. 
 "In my business, Powerful Conversations are leading to believability and a growing sense of achievability by our employees that they can drive a massive agenda for change." - Linda Coughlin, Managing Director, Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. 
 "In a fast forward world, candor and clarity are prerequisites for success. POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS is a must read book for leading into the 21st century." - Steve Ozonian, Chairman and CEO, Prudential Real Estate and Relocations Solutions. 
 "A powerful guide, both savvy and wise, to emotional intelligence in action. Phil Harkins has given us an essential handbook for leaders at any level." - Daniel Goleman, Author, Working with Emotional Intelligence.

Business & Money

Harkins, Phil

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McGraw=Hill

While the American health care system has consistently been criticized for its noticeable detriments, few have taken the time to recognize the significant benefits and potential of this system. But with Skin in the Game, authors John Hammergren and Phil Harkins provide a comprehensive overview of the history of our health care system, an explanation of its current state, and a picture of the great strides that they see being made in the near future.

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Hammergren, John

Finance

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Leadership coaching has become vitally important to today?s most successful businesses. The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching is a landmark resource that presents a variety of perspectives and best practices from today?s top executive coaches. It provides valuable guidance on exactly what the best coaches are now doing to get the most out of leaders, for now and into the future. Revealing core philosophies, critical capabilities, and the secrets of coaching success, this one-of-a-kind guide includes essays from fifty top coaches, including Ken Blanchard and Frances Hesselbein. Packed with cutting-edge ideas and proven best practices, this is the definitive source of information for anyone dealing with coaching.

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Goldsmith, Marshall

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wiley

An inside look at one of the world's most successful real estate companies 
RE/MAX was founded over 30 years ago in Denver, Colorado, based upon a revolutionary idea for a new system of selling real estate. Since then, RE/MAX has experienced over 380 straight months of explosive growth. In Everybody Wins, authors Phil Harkins and Keith Hollihan reveal how RE/MAX has achieved such phenomenal success by examining the company's strategy, culture, and leadership. Harkins -- with the full cooperation of RE/MAX -- led a research team that closely studied RE/MAX as well as comparable fast-growing companies. The team observed critical meetings, attended conventions, dug through historical archives, and conducted extensive interviews with more than 50 key RE/MAX leaders. The outcome is an insightful and engaging account of one of the world's most successful companies. Order your copy today.

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Hollihan, Keith

Biography & History

Everybody Wins: The Story and Lessons Behind

John Wiley&Sons

Powerful conversations breed powerful organizations
"Phil Harkins has it exactly right. To be a leader is to communicate powerfully―as he does in this thoughtful book." ―Robert B. Reich, Professor of Social and Economic Policy, Brandeis University 
Business communications expert Phil Harkins helps Fortune 500 companies drive growth and increase productivity with his proven strategies. Now, this updated edition of his communications classic provides the insight and expertise you need to seize the competitive edge in your own industry.
Packed with goal-oriented strategies, tools, and real-life examples from some of today’s top leaders, Powerful Conversations helps you advance both personal and organizational goals with every word you speak. This game-changing guide provides the tools you need to:
* Plan, conduct, and measure powerful conversations * Use the “Tower of Power” to coach employees * Apply the four Cs of Trust: Clarity, Caring, Consistency, and Commitment * Retain your best employees * Determine your leadership competencies through the Leadership Assessment Instrument
Mastering the three stages of a Powerful Conversation―from shared feelings and beliefs, to an exchange of wants and needs, to action steps and mutual commitments―will help you better manage your interactions and enhance your leadership skills. 
Personal and organizational success is driven by the right words used at the right time. Use Powerful Conversations to turbo-charge your career and make your company the envy of its industry.

Powerful conversations breed powerful organizations"Phil Harkins has it exactly right. To be a leader is to communicate powerfully&#8213;as he does in this thoughtful book." &#8213;Robert B. Reich, Professor of Social and Economic Policy, Brandeis University Business communications expert Phil Harkins helps Fortune 500 companies drive growth and increase productivity with his proven strategies. Now, this updated edition of his communications classic provides the insight and expertise you need to seize the competitive edge in your own industry.Packed with goal-oriented strategies, tools, and real-life examples from some of today's top leaders, Powerful Conversations helps you advance both personal and organizational goals with every word you speak. This game-changing guide provides the tools you need to: * Plan, conduct, and measure powerful conversations * Use the "Tower of Power" to coach employees * Apply the four Cs of Trust: Clarity, Caring, Consistency, and Commitment * Retain your best employees * Determine your leadership competencies through the Leadership Assessment InstrumentMastering the three stages of a Powerful Conversation&#8213;from shared feelings and beliefs, to an exchange of wants and needs, to action steps and mutual commitments&#8213;will help you better manage your interactions and enhance your leadership skills. Personal and organizational success is driven by the right words used at the right time. Use Powerful Conversations to turbo-charge your career and make your company the envy of its industry.

Powerful Conversations: How High-Impact Leaders Communicate

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