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Fierce Conversations

Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time

Book • 2021

Author

Scott, Susan

Fierce Conversations is a guide to tackling tough challenges and enriching relationships through effective communication.

The book introduces the Seven Principles of Fierce Conversations, which include mastering the courage to interrogate reality, coming out from behind oneself into the conversation, being fully present, tackling tough challenges, obeying instincts, taking responsibility for one's emotional wake, and letting silence do the heavy lifting.

It emphasizes the importance of radical candor and direct communication in both workplace and personal relationships.

Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

Mark Cole

Michael Bungay Stanier

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

as a book that provides strategies for having difficult conversations.

35 snips

The Homegrown Advantage: Why Training From Scratch Beats Hiring Experience

Recommended by

Mark Cole

as a non-Maxwell leadership book on becoming a good conversationalist.

22 snips

Strategies to Stop Complacency

Mentioned by

Michael Bungay Stanier

, who took a structure from Susan Scott's book for a decision-making model.

12 snips

E154: Shifting Power with Curiousity: Michael Bungay Stanier on Decentering Ourselves and Elevating Others

Mentioned by

Matthew Stone

as a book with outstanding work that is very supportive in thinking through how communication style can land.

76. Authenticity in Leadership

Mentioned by

Todd Sattersten

, who quoted Susan Scott's core message that 'the relationship is the conversation'.

The Power of Awareness: Lessons from the 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Todd Sattersten

Mentioned by

Tommy Mello

as books that changed his life and business.

Q&A with Tommy - Building a System that Attracts and Rewards Great Employees

Mentioned by

Andy Kaufman

as the best known book by Susan Scott.

PPP 481 | Why Great Managers Add Zero Value and Why That is Good News, with author Matthew Ley

Mentioned by

Jeff Woods

as a book written by Susan Scott.

271. The Most Important Lessons from the Couples Retreat

Mentioned by Michael Bungay Stanier in relation to the concept of decision trees.

562: How to Make Progress When Starting Something New, with Michael Bungay Stanier

Mentioned by

Gord Sheppard

as a resource for techniques on handling controversy and conflict.

04 - How To Create Awesome Meetings

Recommended by

Dr. Heather Fork

as a helpful resource for navigating difficult conversations.

Episode #208: Plan for Retirement Now to Maximize Your Freedom Later

Recommended by

Melina Palmer

as a book that talks about the impact of interactions.

465. The Leadership Amplification Effect with Adam Galinsky

Mentioned by

Melina Palmer

when discussing the importance of delegation and trust within a team.

456. Moonshot Strategies: Business Insights from NASA's Space Race

Recommended by the podcast host as a transformative guide to meaningful dialogue, empowering readers to engage in authentic and powerful conversations.

Fierce Conversations - Book Summary

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