"I Wish I'd Said That!": How to Talk Your Way Out of Trouble and Into Success
by Linda McCallister
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Author: Linda McCallisterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-01
ISBN: 0471008575
Number of pages: 313
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: An interesting book...
Summary: 4 Stars
The ultimate rewards of reading McCallister's book will probably range depending on the position one is in. Those who interact in a more executive setting will likely find the numerous scenarios and clear, straightfoward advice more poingnant and maleable. However, the personality models (which are as amusing as they are insightful) and communication techniques can be internalized by just about anyone in any number of situations (even, as McCallister points out, in ones marriage).
Perhaps the biggest strength of this book is that it avoids the (very annoying) mantra that 'communication is about liking yourself and being positive'. McCallister, a professional, knows how bent and ultimately manipulative many interpersonal relationships are, and as such the advice one gets here is real and hands on practical stuff.
Its only major weakness is that the personality models McCallister uses (six in all) are pretty static, despite some attempt to keep them fluid (usually via a superficial reminder that 'life is more dynamic than this').
Still, a very good book. Useful and funny. I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats....
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