Eigenlijk is het leven één grote feedbacksessie: dagelijks krijgen we advies en kritiek van vrienden, familie, collega's, klanten, leidinggevenden en zelfs van huisdieren. En ook al weten we dat feedback zeer waardevol kan zijn, vaak negeren we het of herkennen het überhaupt niet.

Feedback is een cadeautje is het eerste boek dat focust op succesvol feedback ontvangen. Hoe komt het dat we kritiek kunnen ervaren als een aanval op onze identiteit? Waarom vinden we zo snel dat de ander 'geen re...

The 10th anniversary edition of the classic guide to handling life's toughest conversationsWhat is a difficult conversation?Asking for a pay rise, saying 'no' to your boss or spouse, confronting a friend, apologizing. We all have conversations that we dread and find unpleasant. But can we develop the skills to make such situations less stressful and more productive?Based on fifteen years of research and consultations with thousands of people, Difficult Conversations pinpoints what works.

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What is a difficult conversation? Asking for a pay rise, saying 'no' to your boss or spouse, confronting a friend or neighbor, asking a difficult favor, apologizing. This book helps you to turn your difficult conversations into positive, problem-solving experiences.

We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships - but we dread it and even dismiss it. This book teaches you how to take criticism productively.