February 24, 2009This Week in the World ~ A way in, communication EQ

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A Way In

My friend Ahriana has amazing creative kids. I think it’s because she takes deep interest in whatever they’re interested in. Interest is a great way to keep relationships strong.

I remembered that just in time when my husband talked about how in college he loved a cartoon band called The Banana Splits. At first I listened politely, waiting for him to finish so we could talk about something “interesting.” But then I realized that by sharing something that had meaning for him, he was sharing himself with me. Suddenly I discovered that The Banana Splits were a lot more interesting than I had thought. Listening with interest turned out to be a way into his heart. We had a lovely morning. It’s surprising what can lead to connection.

SpeakStrong Changes Your Communication Operating System, “Best EQ book on the market”

My new book, SpeakStrong, takes a little longer to appreciate than PowerPhrases does. But I’ve been getting some great reviews lately from people who recognize what it’s really about. One person said PowerPhrases! is great for paint-by-numbers and SpeakStrong has the biggest potential to impact people’s lives. EQ (emotional intelligence) expert Wanda Spina refers to SpeakStrong as “the best EQ book on the market.” Another reviewer told me the audio that comes with SpeakStrong “could have been a whole separate product.” She went on to say, “You gave so much with this book.” She’s right. I did.

My favorite review was from my father who is one tough critic. If he didn’t like it, he would tell me. But he said it was “way past the others,” “more demanding and therefore more powerful.” He said I’m not just helping people to speak at a higher level but to actually be better people. He said his only complaint was that I didn’t write it 75 years ago.

If you’re ready to change your communication operating system instead of just upgrading your “communication software,” get SpeakStrong. I have generous discounts for bulk orders for all my books.

Strong people need SpeakStrong skills as much or more than gentler ones

Stay tuned next week and I’ll tell you why.