How to Have That Difficult Conversati..., Henry Cloud
How to Have That Difficult Conversati..., Henry Cloud
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How to Have That Difficult Conversation
Gaining the Skills for Honest and Meaningful Communication

Author: Henry Cloud, John Townsend

Narrator: Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Henry Cloud, John Townsend

Abridged: 2 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 10/03/2008

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Full of practical tips and how-tos, this audiobook will help you make your relationships better, deepen your intimacy with people you care for, and cultivate more love, understanding, and respect between you and others.Successful people confront well. They know that setting healthy boundaries improves relationships and can solve important problems. They have discovered that uncomfortable situations can be avoided or resolved through direct conversation. But most of us don't know how to have difficult conversations, and we see confrontation as scary or adversarial.Authors Henry Cloud and John Townsend take the principles from their award-winning and bestselling book, Boundaries, and apply them to a variety of the most common difficult situations and relationships in order to:Show how healthy confrontation can improve relationshipsPresent the essentials of a good boundary-setting conversationProvide tips on preparing for the conversationShow how to tell people what you want, stop bad behavior, and deal with counterattackGive actual examples of conversations to have with your spouse, your date, your kids, your coworker, your parents, and more!This audiobook is a practical handbook on positive confrontation that will help you finally have that difficult conversation you've been avoiding. Includes a discussion guide.

About Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.  

About John Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a nationally known leadership consultant, psychologist, and author, selling over 10 million books, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams, and their families. John and his family live in Southern California and Texas. Visit DrTownsend.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Briar's Reviews on October 07, 2020

How to Have That Difficult Conversation is a great little read for those looking to understand communication. I was recommended this book and I have to say, it does a good job for what I needed it for. I wanted to read into boundaries and how to have difficult conversations (you know, the title). It......more

Goodreads review by Zack on August 19, 2024

A book I wish I’d had 3 years ago.......more

Goodreads review by Demaree on December 21, 2022

This book is a must-read for everybody! Conflict and hard conversations are frequently avoided - and we’re often not taught the skills to have healthy conflict, but this book gives such a well-rounded perspective on how to lovingly having hard conversations with others from a Biblical perspective.......more

Goodreads review by Sam on March 09, 2019

Really good book and so needed for me! In tough conversations, most people fear losing the relationship, being the object of anger, being hurtful to others, being perceived as bad/unkind; Confrontation works best when it serves love (motivated, driven by love). Love needs protection like a plant. The......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on March 31, 2021

I highly recommend this book to a n y o n e. This is one of the most practical books I’ve read in years. Dr. Cloud & Townsend literally give you scripts on how to have tough conversations with everyone from your adult child to your boss or employee. This is a very empowering book. It has given me per......more