The Accountability Conversation Habit: Becoming Powerful in Difficult Conversations - Paperback

by Quinn Price (Author)

Most of us avoid difficult conversations much less have a habit of constructive candor when we need it most. Or we overreact, damaging the relationship and making new behavior all the more difficult. This book teaches you how to consistently influence others when others behave badly, aren't meeting expectations, or didn't meet a commitment. It's a habit that can change relationships and eventually create a culture of accountability that cuts that thrives on respectful candor and high performance that flows out of healthy conversations. Specifically you will learn to do the following: - Have a productive commitment conversation where expectations are set or reset. - Speak up to anyone in a way that effectively communicate a viewpoint and influences them. - Plan for a productive conversation when I see a gap or issue. - Establish mutual purpose and respect to increase influence. - Use natural consequences to motive rather than rely on positional power. - Get a "derailed" conversation back to a productive dialogue. - Keep the lines of communication open when dealing with difficult topics.

Author Biography

Quinn Price builds capability for change in people and organizations. His corporate clients have included Microsoft, Deloitte and Touché, Lockheed Martin, Humana, DTE Energy, Portland General Electric and many others. He lives in Vancouver, Washington where he enjoys fishing, hiking, boating, and helping others lead lives of meaning and purpose.