Dealing with the Elephant in the Room

Most of us want to avoid tough conversations. Whether it's with a spouse, a friend, a boss, a coworker, or a child, tough conversations create high anxiety--and often lingering resentments. But when you don't have those needed conversations, the results can be even worse. After all, indoor elephants are impossible to ignore--and they get bigger over time. In this book, communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle equips you with the skills you need in order to handle conflict with the important people in your life. You'll learn to listen well, to give and receive genuine feedback, and to saturate your relationships with kindness. From the Back Cover How to handle difficult conversations with kindness and confidenceMost people want to avoid the "elephant in the room." Whether they're with a spouse, a friend, a boss, a coworker, or a child, tough conversations create high anxiety and often lingering resentments. But when youdon't have those needed conversations, the results can be even worse. After all, indoor elephants are impossible to ignore--and they get bigger over time.Communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle equips you with the skills you need in order to handle conflict with the important people in your life. You'll learn practical and productive ways to listen, to give and receive genuine feedback, and to saturate your relationships with kindness."Anyone who is serious about having healthy relationships--at work or on the home front--will love this book."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors ofSaving Your Marriage Before It StartsDr. Mike Bechtle (EdD, Arizona State University) is the author ofPeople Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys,How to Communicate with Confidence, andI Wish He Had Come with Instructions. His articles have appeared in publications such asWriter's Digest, Pastors.com, andEntrepreneur. A frequent speaker, Bechtle lives in California. Learn more at www.mikebechtle.com. About the Author Dr. Mike Bechtle (EdD, Arizona State University) is the author of several books, including People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys and It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words. His articles have appeared in publications such as Writer's Digest, Pastors.com, and Entrepreneur. A frequent speaker, Bechtle lives in California. Learn more at www.mikebechtle.com.