The Courageous Messenger
How to Successfully Speak Up at Work
1st Edition
Published on 23. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7879-0268-1 (ISBN)
Description
The book to read before you open your mouth. This survival manual relates the finer points of communicating bad news, voicing strong opinions and discussing difficult issues at the office without compromising your position...or your job. Filled with tips, illuminating stories, and a practical tool box of exercises, The Courageous Messenger gives you the means to assess the benefits, risks and motivations of communicating difficult messages. It helps you become a skilled messenger. And it teaches you how to speak with courage, clarity and -- most importantly -- diplomacy, whether you're addressing peers, bosses or employees.
Reviews / Votes
"Read this book. It's full of choices and ways to get unstuck when you feel trapped. The authors give you permission to start over and improvise along the way. What else could you ask for?" --Josh Hammond, author, The Stuff Americans are Made OfMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-0268-1 (9780787902681)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kathleen D. Ryan, known for her work in team development, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement, is a principal in the consulting firm Orion Partnership. She lives in Issaquah, Washington.
Daniel K. Oestreich is the author of The Courageous Messenger: How to Successfully Speak Up at Work, published by Wiley.
Daniel K. Oestreich is the author of The Courageous Messenger: How to Successfully Speak Up at Work, published by Wiley.
Content
Acknowledgements
The Authors
Part One: Everyday Acts of Courage
1. Welcome to this Book
2. Courageous Messengers
3. Messengers and Tough News
4. Becoming a Skilled Messenger
Part Two: Finding the Courage
5. Courage is an Inside Job
6. Know Your True Message
7. Know Your Real Motivation
8. Assess Your Risk
9. Understand Your Yes-Buts
10. Make a Decision
Part Three: Acting with Courage
11. Get Ready for the Conversation
12. Open the Conversation
13. Present Your Message and Motivation
14. Talk About Your Message with Your Receiver
15. Wrap Up the Conversation
16. Follow Through
Part Four: The Tough Cases
17. Do You Really have a Tough Case
18. Get Ready for a Tough Case
19. Talk with Your Receiver in a Tough Case
Part Five: Sustaining the Courage
20. How Did It Go? What Did You Learn?
21. The Messengers's Transformation
22. Changing the Organization by Speaking Up
The Messenger's Tool Box-Basic Communication Skills-When You Are the Receiver of Tough News-When You Cannot Deliver Your Message in Person-Summary of Tips for Messengers
The Authors
Part One: Everyday Acts of Courage
1. Welcome to this Book
2. Courageous Messengers
3. Messengers and Tough News
4. Becoming a Skilled Messenger
Part Two: Finding the Courage
5. Courage is an Inside Job
6. Know Your True Message
7. Know Your Real Motivation
8. Assess Your Risk
9. Understand Your Yes-Buts
10. Make a Decision
Part Three: Acting with Courage
11. Get Ready for the Conversation
12. Open the Conversation
13. Present Your Message and Motivation
14. Talk About Your Message with Your Receiver
15. Wrap Up the Conversation
16. Follow Through
Part Four: The Tough Cases
17. Do You Really have a Tough Case
18. Get Ready for a Tough Case
19. Talk with Your Receiver in a Tough Case
Part Five: Sustaining the Courage
20. How Did It Go? What Did You Learn?
21. The Messengers's Transformation
22. Changing the Organization by Speaking Up
The Messenger's Tool Box-Basic Communication Skills-When You Are the Receiver of Tough News-When You Cannot Deliver Your Message in Person-Summary of Tips for Messengers