Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Teaser Tuesday: Fierce Conversations



Above all, as you describe reality from your perspective, do not lay blame. . . . Each time you describe reality accurately, without laying blame, you create a kind of force field around yourself -- one that feels good to others.

-- Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott. I really like what this book promises and have been looking forward to reading it. 

But this passage has me confused. One of the main reasons I am reading the book is to learn how to have difficult conversations with people when they screw up.  I am now confused about how to confront someone about a mistake or a wrongdoing -- and get them to accept responsibility -- without "blaming" the person. Hopefully, as I move through the book I will figure out this conundrum.

Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading, where you can find the official rules for this weekly event. 

3 comments:

  1. I like the quote - laying out reality without placing blame. Hard to do...

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  2. I like the quote too. I don't like to place blame because who knows where it goes?? Probably, on my shoulder.(:

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  3. THANKS.

    My teaser is from Play Him Again by Jeffrey Stone.

    Giveaway too for THE GIRL ON THE CLIFF.

    Have a great TEASER TUESDAY...mine is below.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/11/teaser-tuesday-11132012.html

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