Also by Maren and Jamie Showkeir

Authentic Conversations

Moving from Manipulation to Truth and
Commitment

Jamie and Maren Showkeir take something people typically think of as merely functional—ordinary conversation—and show how it can lead to a workforce that is engaged and energized or to one that is alienated and uninspired. All too often workplace conversations create what the authors call parent-child relationships. People hide facts, sugarcoat reality, and claim helplessness to try to control the interaction and get what they want. The Showkeirs demonstrate how we can move to honest and authentic adult conversations that create increased commitment, true accountability, and improved business performance. They provide a hands-on guide, including sample scripts, for dealing with a host of potentially difficult conversations.

Paperback, 240 pages, ISBN 978-1-57675-595-2
PDF ebook, ISBN 978-1-57675-981-3